- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer - NPD for China Localization
Job description
Intuitive Surgical (ISI) has established a preeminent position in surgical robotics with a presence in more than 60 countries around the world. China represents a key market to Intuitive that has unprecedented growth opportunities driven largely by unmet patient and disease needs.
A Joint Venture (JV) between ISI and Fosun Pharma – a subsidiary of Fosun International, a leading Pharma and Medical Device Company in China – has been established to accelerate the opportunities within this key market. The intent of the JV is to research, develop, and manufacture innovative, robotic-assisted medical devices.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting Intuitive Surgical and JV’s…
Job responsibilities
- Become intimately familiar with all technical and documentation aspects for a robotic platform product line.
- Be a direct technical contributor for development activities related to product launch in China, including creating design input documents, developing test methods, executing design verification testing, and preparing…
- Partner with product development teams and NRTLs (Nationally Recognized Test Labs) to achieve product certification and regulatory approvals per project timelines.
- Work closely with design teams and project management to proactively mitigate risk from compliance issues through proactive participation in design reviews and early compliance testing of prototypes.
- Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle and ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant internal procedures & external regulations
Job requirements
- 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.
- Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changes effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
- Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills
- Knowledge of experience in China regulations, technical guidelines, and submission pathway
- Strong analysis skills, and knowledge of engineering tools that drive design excellence
- Experience transferring manufacturing lines to remote sites a strong plus
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