About the job
Managing Staff, Systems Mechanical Engineering
Be part of Intuitive’s innovative Future Forward Team — San Francisco, CA
At Intuitive, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, revolutionizing surgical care with advanced robotic surgical platforms that improve patient outcomes. Our Future Forward team is a dedicated, cross-disciplinary group focused on pioneering surgical robotics technology. We are looking for a Managing Staff Mechanical Engineer to spearhead mechanical engineering initiatives for groundbreaking robotic capital equipment designs in an exciting new clinical application.
Why You Should Join Us:
Lead comprehensive development of cutting-edge surgical robotic system hardware — from initial concept and prototyping to manufacturing and market launch.
Collaborate closely with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams (software, electrical, controls) to create innovative and integrated solutions.
Drive technical strategy and provide hands-on leadership in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.
Engage in early architectural decisions and shape a new system and product portfolio aimed at minimizing surgical invasiveness and enhancing patient outcomes globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a small, high-performing team of mechanical engineers specializing in robotic systems for minimally invasive surgeries.
Adopt a “player-coach” approach, tackling complex technical challenges creatively, utilizing rigorous engineering analysis and a rapid design iteration process.
Oversee all stages of mechanical design, from prototype development through testing and validation, ensuring the delivery of robust and reliable products.
Manage cross-functional projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to meet ambitious development objectives.
Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development, regulatory submissions, and intellectual property creation.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across departments.
Act as a vital technical resource, resolving intricate design and manufacturing challenges while integrating inputs from various disciplines.
Present team progress and risks to senior leadership, ensuring clear and proactive communication.

