Manager Mechanical Engineering

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

Manager, Systems Mechanical Engineering
Join Intuitive’s Future Forward Team — Sunnyvale, CA

At Intuitive, we’re transforming healthcare through innovative robotic surgical platforms that enhance patient outcomes and redefine surgical care. Our Future Forward team is a passionate, cross-functional group pioneering surgical robotics platforms. We’re seeking a Sr. Manager to lead mechanical engineering efforts for novel robotic capital equipment design in an exciting new clinical application.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the end-to-end development of groundbreaking surgical robotic system hardware — from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams (software, electrical, controls) to deliver innovative, integrated solutions.
• Drive technical strategy and provide hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Take part in early architecture decisions and help determine the shape of a new system and product portfolio that will reduce surgical invasiveness and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery.
• Oversee all phases of mechanical design, prototype development, testing, and validation to ensure robust, reliable products.
• Lead cross-functional projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver on aggressive development goals.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of strategies for product development, regulatory submissions, and intellectual property creation.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across functions.
• Act as a key technical resource, resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges while integrating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Represent the team’s progress and risks to senior leadership, driving transparent and proactive communication.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience managing engineering teams and at least 5 years designing complex mechanical products, preferably in medical devices or robotics.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, CAD modeling, and prototype development.
• Proven experience with executing development projects in heavily regulated environments; for example, experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and other medical device regulatory standards.
• Strong project and program management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across teams and leadership levels.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems and delivering patient-impacting innovations.

Location & Commitment:

• This full-time role is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Relocation assistance is available.
• Travel up to 10%, including some international travel, may be required.

Join Intuitive and lead the creation of life-enhancing surgical technology that empowers providers and transforms patient care worldwide. Apply today to shape the future of healthcare robotics.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Information

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: 2dcfbd3f-214a-4f77-a942-ea19fbf8ac75

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-27T19:50:07