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Sr. Manager Mechanical Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a team of mechanical design engineers in developing instrument and accessory products for the da Vinci surgical system.

Role type

Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Medical Devices)

Builds

Surgical instruments and accessories for the da Vinci robotic system

Domain

Medical Devices / Robotics

Required skills

Mechanical product design, Team leadership, Project management, CAD and analysis tools, Medical device development, Cross-functional collaboration, Product lifecycle management, Budgeting and staffing, Quality management systems, Intellectual property management

Preferred skills

Robotic systems experience, Surgical instruments knowledge, Commercial product launch experience, Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Guide team through product lifecycle from feasibility to post-market improvements, Develop design requirements and solutions including prototyping and testing, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create product roadmaps, Manage project staffing plans, schedules, and budgets, Ensure compliance with Quality Management System documentation, Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members, Facilitate design transfer to manufacturing and suppliers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management