Senior ME Technician

Primary Function of Position

The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician focused on the mechanical design of next‑generation surgical robot instruments. This role offers the opportunity to join a small, innovative team during early product development. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician will support mechanical and research engineers in developing new products, taking ideas from R&D engineers and building fully functional prototypes with minimal supervision.

• Build and refine medical device components and catheter assemblies, providing input for catheter assembly.
• Assist with all aspects of early prototype builds, including procurement of materials, inspection, rework, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Assemble prototypes per engineering design and instructions.
• Fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment.
• Debug and perform performance testing of engineering prototypes.
• Assist engineers in benchtop and excised tissue lab evaluations of prototypes.
• Collect, record, and report test results.
• Prepare prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre‑clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups.
• Create prototype test and assembly fixtures and provide input for design of production fixtures.
• Provide input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies.
• Setup, organize, and maintain engineering lab and equipment.
• Document assembly procedures and train other technicians on assembly.
• Assist in knowledge transfer to other groups or teams.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization.
• Associate of Science degree or equivalent work experience.
• Hands‑on skills and knowledge in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including soldering, wire and cable stripping, use of rotary tools, drills, small hand tools, and adhesive bonding.
• Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping.
• Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification.
• Knowledge of medical‑grade adhesives.
• Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM).
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office required;
  Solid Works experience desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong design learning and application of new technology.

Region 1: $41,000 – $55,000
Region 2: $35,000 – $47,000

Shift: Day
Workplace Type:
Onsite – This job is fully onsite.

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.