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divh2Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechatronics/h2pIt started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologieslike the da Vinci surgical system and Ionhave transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide./ppWere a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world./ppThe problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningfulbecause every improvement we make has the potential to change a life./ph3Job Description/h3pPrimary Function of the Position/ppThe successful candidate will conceptualize, develop, and support the mechanical design of equipment used to manufacture novel surgical robot systems, taking individual responsibility for the successful design of specific system components. The candidate will demonstrate creativity and sound engineering in the design of kinematics, robotic actuation, and sensing solutions along with the selection of engineering materials. The candidate must be able to coordinate their efforts within a team design effort and be able to report progress and milestones relative to the overall development project. They must excel in a high-energy team environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with the time pressures and incomplete information typical of new product development./ppEssential Job Duties/pulliExperienced professional with a full understanding in certain area(s) of specialization/liliResolves a wide range of issues in creative ways/liliDesign and build in-house proprietary manufacturing equipment from concept to full solution/liliDevelop metrics, protocols, and test fixtures for qualifying robot system designs/liliGuide projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.)/liliDetermine troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration procedures for equipment/liliImprove product quality and reliability using Cpk, Gauge RR, and similar quality tools/liliProvide equipment-related technical support to on-going production operation and expansion/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pRequired Skills and Experience/pulliSelf-motivated, willing/able to take initiative, works well with others in a team environment/lili3D CAD proficiency, SolidWorks preferred/liliAbility to integrate mechatronics components such as sensors, motors, pneumatics, and motion and vision control components/liliStrong understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods/liliExcellent written and oral communications skills/li/ulpRequired Education and Training/pulliMinimum of a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience/li/ululliMinimum 5 years experience developing manufacturing equipment/li/ulpWorking Conditions/pullinone/li/ulpPreferred Skills and Experience/pulliExperience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment/liliFamiliarity with regulated Quality Systems, especially medical device regulations/li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role./ppIntuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws./ppMandatory Notices/ppU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status./ppCertain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process)./ppFor any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employees start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes./ppWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws./ppPreference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee./ppThis position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidates experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidates qualifications, consistent with applicable law./ppWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. 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