Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive designs and manufactures highly complex robotic systems for use in minimally invasive surgical applications. Our da Vinci® Surgical Systems design engineering team is committed to utilizing cutting-edge research and technology to develop innovative solutions for our current and next generation surgical robot systems.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer works in and/or leads cross-functional teams to maintain and improve the design, production, and service of the da Vinci® Surgical System.  They will determine root cause of complex problems with electro-mechanical components, manufacturing process, and system performance.  They will identify mechanical design and manufacturing process solutions to improve performance, cost, and reliability. They will also perform the development, documentation, verification, and implementation of these solutions.

Essential Job Duties

• Work in or lead cross-functional project teams to design, develop, and verify new product design or modifications to robotic or other complex mechanisms.

• Investigate and determine root cause of both latent and emerging design, manufacturing, or material defects

• Develop, design, test, document, and implement solutions for these defects according to corporate standard and departmental operating procedures

• Design components and produce mechanical drawings in a government regulated environment for volume manufacturing processes, which may include cast metal, injection molded plastic, sheet metal stamped, and others

• Perform various types of detailed engineering analyses (tolerance stack, process simulation, structural FEA) to ensure fit/form/function of complex tooled parts

• Work with supplier engineering to identify, develop, and implement alternate part fabrication methods and sources to reduce hardware cost and/or improve strength of supply chain

• Develop and execute design verification/validation test protocols and document results in test reports

• Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues

• Support product risk assessments, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and quality/regulatory audits as required

• Provide advice, mentoring, and guidance to advance the technical and business expertise of colleagues

• Establish individual and team goals consistent with overall project goals