- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Full-time
Mechanical Engineering Manager, GI Robot
Job description
Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. These systems include both capital equipment and “consumables” in the form of surgical instruments and accessories. The Systems Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers that design, develop, and launch new products to the field. The candidate will lead a team to identify and evaluate new product opportunities that address new and unmet needs. The successful candidate must have technical depth in relevant areas and be as comfortable collaborating and leading across organizational boundaries as they are working independently.
Job responsibilities
- Provide vision for mechanical engineering team and foster an environment that encourages creativity, appropriate risk taking, and crisp execution.
- Guide the team in developing compelling product architectures.
- Work with senior management and internal customers to define product pillars and business goals.
- Decipher complex situations and set appropriate priorities to focus team for success.
- Develop working knowledge of external customer needs/requirements to ensure product designs provide value to patients, surgeons, and hospitals.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons and customers about the technical design details of the product.
- Create high-level technical presentations to communicate effectively with leadership on project goals, status, and risks.
- Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall product development goals.
Job requirements
- At least eight (8) years of experience with mechanical design
- Minimum 2 years of experience directly managing people
- Minimum 5 years of experience taking products from concept to production
- Must be a selfless leader who inspires trust and commitment within their team and in the broader organization through integrity, passion, and professional excellence.
- Medical product experience preferred
- Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer.
- Hands-on engineering manager with the proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to lead/influence cross functional teams in the design of complex surgical products.