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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
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Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines · On-site
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$190k–$322k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$192k–$325k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$152k–$257k/yr
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Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States · On-site
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$190k–$322k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$137k–$231k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$271k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$164k–$277k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$235k/yr
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Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$235k/yr
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Lead the mechanical design and assembly of novel electromechanical instrumentation for tissue processing and analytics. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors to move designs from concept through prototyping to commercial manufacturing.
Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering with significant experience (up to 12 years depending on degree level) in precision medical robotics or diagnostic equipment. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks and a proven track record of taking complex medical systems to commercialization are essential.
It 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 technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re 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.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Mechanical Engineers play a critical role in Ion’s success by delivering differentiated, life‑changing instruments and accessories that improve patient outcomes. We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to advance the development of our novel tissue processing and analytics instruments and consumable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing precision electromechanical systems for medical applications from concept stage to commercialization.
This position reports on-site at offices in San Carlos, CA.
Required Skills and Experience
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.
U.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.
Certain 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 government’s 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).
For 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 employee’s 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.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
A global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, 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.
Offices: 1020 Kifer Road, Building 108, Sunnyvale, California, 94086, US
A global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, 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.
Offices: 1020 Kifer Road, Building 108, Sunnyvale, California, 94086, US
