Mechanical Engineer - Stapling Equipment (Finance)
Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
Mechanical Engineer for Stapler Manufacturing Equipment - Design and construct pioneering manufacturing equipment used to produce minimally invasive medical devices. This manufacturing equipment will range in complexity from custom manual fixtures to automated electromechanical systems, integrating functions such as electronic sensing, motion control, and machine vision. This position will play a critical role in developing cutting edge manufacturing capabilities to enable the future of minimally invasive surgery.
The ideal candidate will have experience specifying and or developing custom automated equipment from design to sustained production use, will have demonstrated proficiency in mechanical design and the integration of electromechanical components and robotics, and will thrive working independently on complex projects.
Essential Job Duties
- Conceive, design, document, procure and build manufacturing equipment deemed proprietary to Intuitive Surgical: components and assemblies for robotic stapling manufacturing applications
- Designs will include pick and place mechanisms, conveyor systems, robotic end effectors and overall mechanical platforms.
- Specify requirements for manufacturing equipment which may be designed and fabricated by third parties and jointly develop custom tooling.
- Perform engineering studies to characterize equipment process windows.
- Thoroughly document all aspects of the equipment, including its requirements, design, operation, and qualification in compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
- Improve product quality and reliability using Six Sigma, Cpk, Gauge R&R, and similar quality tools.
- Support product cost reductions derived from equipment and tooling used in manufacturing.
- Advocate techniques for world-class equipment and tooling design for manufacturing, assembly and product test.
- Purchase and definition of new equipment, set-up, qualification, and release of equipment into production.
- Maintenance and upgrading of existing machines to set-up of new equipment/lines.
- Production line duplications and bring up.
Required Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with industrial robot systems controls and programming including familiarity with pneumatic controls, sensors, servos and other actuators
- 3D CAD proficiency, SolidWorks preferred
- Project planning and execution
- Great attitude, eager, willing/able to take initiative, works well with others in team environment
- Knowledge 6 sigma methodology
- Data analysis with Minitab or JMP
- Ability to read electrical and plumbing schematics
- Able to travel periodically (5-10%). Travel to production plant in Mexico to ensure technology transfer to personnel. Occasionally travel domestically and internationally to equipment and material suppliers
Required Education and Training
- BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or similar; advanced degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience, minimum 3 years' experience developing and designing automated production systems
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with Robot programming (Fanuc, Denso) C/C++, and Python is a plus
- Strong technical analytical skills including motion control algorithms a plus
- Previous experience in medical device, aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments, or high-volume manufacturing a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Due 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.
Intuitive 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.
Mandatory Notices
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference 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.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $127,100 USD - $182,900 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $108,100 USD - $155,500 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
