Sr. Electro Mechanical Systems Engineer

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for

use in surgery. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing,

documenting, and validating new product designs, as well as improving existing

designs to meet the needs of our customers

Contribute your systems engineering and electro-mechanical engineering design

and analysis skills to a dynamic development team creating complex equipment

used in minimally invasive robotic surgery. This position will focus on engineering

new product architecture for next generation instruments. You will design and

develop next generation of sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical parts and

assemblies, with careful consideration for electrical performance, noise, scale and

cost. You will be able to conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical

assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation and perform

computer assisted simulations.

Individuals in this role must demonstrate electromechanical and

mechanical/mechanism engineering design experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and integrate high performance sensors, ultrasound

transducers for imaging applications and temperature sensors for novel

applications

• Create new product architectures for next generation instruments based on

product functional and design specifications

• Conceptualize and analyze complex electromechanical assemblies, create

theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer

assisted simulations

• Design, develop and select sensor architectures that can be prototyped and

scaled for high volume

• Design and integrate high-fidelity sensor systems to monitor real-time

variables such as temperature, pressure, and bio-impedance.

• Broad and deep understanding of the advantages and limitations of various

fabrication methods for custom designed parts, including but not limited to

CNC milling, sheet metal, casting, plastic molding and 3D printing

• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements for

new and current designs

• Analyze and test product designs
• Identify and research new vendors/processes to manufacture components
• Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation

testing

• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering,

and Service to facilitate transfer of designs.

• Competence using test and measurement equipment, such as force and

height gauges, Oscilloscope and RF equipment

• Knowledge of internation safety standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-

2)

• Effective documentation, including test plans/reports,

specifications, design intent and analysis, design review presentations,

detailed mechanical drawings (ASME Y14.5), and assembly work instructions

• Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification,

design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction

personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• BS / MS /PHD in Mechanical / Electrical / Systems Engineering and at least 8

years of relevant experience

• Hands-on experience in acoustic and ultrasound transducer design,

characterization and materials selection

• Expertise in acoustic principles, wave propagation, ultrasound transducer

technologies, and advanced signal processing

• Sensor, transducer integration (mechanical and electrical) with flex, FFC,

FPC and PCB circuits

• Interact with suppliers for electronics hardware (PCBAs, power supplies,

interconnects, etc.) and ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical

systems. You are proficiency with lab test equipment and reading electrical

schematics and electrical hardware design documentation

• Experience developing precision mechanical components and assemblies
• New product introduction/development desirable.
• Great attitude, eagerness, willingness, and able to take initiative, works well

with others in team environment.

• Independent and self-driven, with a reputation for initiating action to quickly

and effectively develop understanding and address issues

• Excellent communication skills to build up internal/external relationships
• Supports less experienced team members in making effective decisions and

resolving issues.

• Demonstrated ability to use engineering analysis to

optimize and justify design decisions, including FEA, tolerance analysis, flow

analysis, load and torque analysis

• Experienced in ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment or

another regulated field preferred.

• Documentation skills must be excellent. Excellent CAD experience.

SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element

Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica).

• Quantitative approach to problem solving
• Machine shop skills are desirable.
• Medical device experience …