About The Role

Primary Function of Position

At Intuitive, we’re transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate, cross-functional group pioneering breakthrough platforms for next-gen medical robotics. We’re seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to architect, design, and integrate System Hardware. This role reports to the Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Design Engineering.

Essential Job Duties

Design and own the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic systems — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization
Lead development workstreams, guiding a cross-functional team to alignment on technical specifications for key platform subsystems
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (software, electrical, clinical, manufacturing)
Make decisions based on risk assessments, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
Perform technical design reviews to solicit feedback on design progress, and regularly review designs of other team members to provide timely and useful engineering guidance
Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings
Observe clinical cases and participate in collaboration sessions with clinical experts to inform designs
Provide support for pre-clinical and clinical labs

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 12 years of relevant experience (Medical device and robotics experience preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional Research and Development teams
Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms (SolidWorks preferred)
Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DFx)

Required Education and Training

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline
Working Conditions : none
Preferred Skills and Experience

Able to independently assess complex problems and situations to move projects forward
Able to coordinate activities within organizations to efficiently deliver on milestones
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Experience with design standards (ex. FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards
Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer
Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems

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.

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.