- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Full-time
Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician - Instruments Team
Job description
The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot instruments. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development.
Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products at Intuitive.
Job responsibilities
- Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including fabrication and assembly, procurement and inspection of materials, rework of components, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments
- Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions
- Work alongside engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment, such as lathe, mill, and laser welder
- Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes
- Collecting, recording, and reporting test results
- Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes.
- Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures
- Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies
Job requirements
- Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization
- Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience
- Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including machine equipment, laser welding, soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, and adhesive bonding.
- Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification
- Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping.
- Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM)
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, Solidworks experience desired
- Excellent organizational skills