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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Intuitive
Sunnyvale, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 3 days ago

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Required Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of design for reliability, robustness, and manufacturing.
  • Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred
  • Self-motivated, hands-on, and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging engineering tools and methodologies
  • to drive design excellence.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changes effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills
  • Required Education and Training
  • Minimum of eight years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or six years of
  • experience with a master’s degree.
  • Working Conditions
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Required Skills and Experience • Strong understanding of design for reliability, robustness, and manufacturing. • Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred • Self-motivated, hands-on, and the ability to work well within a fast-paced team-oriented environment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging engineering tools and methodologies to drive design excellence. • Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changes effectively an
  • Working Conditions • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Preferred Skills and Experience • Knowledge of China regulatory requirements, technical guidelines, and medical device submission pathways; experience navigating the China regulatory landscape is highly preferred. • Hands-on experience with hardware compliance testing, including IEC 60601 and related medical device standards. • Knowledge of pre-clinical and clinical study strategies for medical devices, including planning, execution,

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of China regulatory requirements, technical guidelines, and medical device submission pathways;
  • experience navigating the China regulatory landscape is highly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware compliance testing, including IEC 60601 and related medical device
  • standards.
  • Knowledge of pre-clinical and clinical study strategies for medical devices, including planning, execution, and
  • regulatory considerations.
  • Experience leading or supporting manufacturing line transfers to remote or international sites.
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin (reading, writing, and speaking) is highly preferred.
  • Broad and deep understanding of requirements management and medical device design control regulations
  • and standards, including FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), QSIT, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO
  • 14971, and NMPA requirements.
  • Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
  • Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
  • Mandatory Notices
  • U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
  • Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
  • For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
  • We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
  • Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
  • This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
  • business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
  • Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
  • candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
  • Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:
  • Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].
  • We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
  • It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
  • We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
  • The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
  • If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

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