- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
Full-time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Job description
The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to help design and construct manufacturing equipment to support production of Intuitive’s robotic systems, instruments and accessories. This role is an exciting opportunity to help define the eventual manufacturing capabilities from early prototypes through clinical trials and into product launch.
This candidate will thrive either working independently or with senior level equipment staff, manufacturing and software engineering, and other departments to develop and sustain custom equipment for production use.
Job responsibilities
- Design and build in-house proprietary manufacturing and test equipment from concept to full implementation.
- Create effective design solutions of mechanical assemblies from simple fixturing to complex assembly for automation equipment.
- Establish specifications, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance and calibration procedures.
- Ensure equipment designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic, documentation, and validation requirements.
- Create and manage project plans including schedules, budgets, and stakeholder updates.
- Conduct effective design reviews at all stages of equipment development.
- Create and execute protocol documentation for equipment IQOQPQ and DQ validations.
- Interface with a multitude of technical and counterpart teams in the creation and sustaining of manufacturing equipment for on-going production operation and expansion.
Job requirements
- Minimum 6 years of manufacturing equipment design experience.
- Self-motivated, works well with others in a team environment.
- 3D CAD proficiency, SolidWorks preferred.
- Hands-on experience in developing mechanical and mechatronics hardware involving motion, pneumatics, vision, sensors, PLCs, electronics and controls
- Experience in troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
- Strong understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
- MSME (or equivalent) with minimum 6 years of prior experience.