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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead early assessment, design, development, and testing of novel concepts for surgical instruments and accessories to feed the da Vinci robotic surgical system product pipeline.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (robotic surgical instruments)

Builds

Early-stage prototypes and technical solutions for surgical instruments and accessories

Domain

Medical devices / Robotics / Mechatronics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

precision mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), finite element analysis, prototyping, design for manufacturability, mechatronics understanding, robotics knowledge, servo-controlled systems familiarity, hands-on machine shop operation, analytical modeling, troubleshooting

Preferred skills

software control algorithms development, high-volume component design (injection molding, MIM), patent submission experience

Technologies

SolidWorks, CAD tools, machine shop equipment (mill, lathe), measurement and test equipment

Responsibilities

Create and prove out new product architectures; develop technical requirements based on clinical needs and commercial objectives; perform conceptual and detailed design; conduct early performance testing and support lab testing; manage relationships with key partners; review mechanical designs of other engineers; document designs for transfer to New Product Development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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