Job Description Primary Function of Position The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on the development of new catheter instruments, contributing to the exploration of a novel concept for a new application of surgical robotics from proof of concept through detailed mechanical design, prototype manufacturing, and pilot level manufacturing. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development. The Future Forward team at Intuitive is a cross-functional team dedicated to the creation of the innovative medical robotic platforms, technologies and programs. We create transformational technologies in order to address the major pain points and unmet needs in our healthcare system. Our goal is to create the future of healthcare through platforms and ecosystems that empower providers and teams in order to deliver transformational life-enhancing care. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop robotic catheter instrumentation for robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical applications. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot to root cause higher level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality. Essential Job Duties • Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify flexible robotic surgical instruments • Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies • Analyze and interpret data generated by novel / custom sensors to optimize performance, reliability, and accuracy. • Generate requirements and design specifications that drive product safety, performance, and durability • Hands-on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V activities • Research and utilize knowledge of catheter component suppliers and internal catheter prototyping to facilitate rapid requirements, risk analysis, and testing • Generate and execute test methods to investigate and determine root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defects • Support preclinical labs, observe clinical cases, and conduct review literature to inform design decisions • Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures
See More Details >>About the Position Altex is developing high performance heat exchangers and thermal management systems, for use in military and commercial energy and power markets. The military product line is growing substantially, and a position is open for a dynamic candidate, with engineering background for maintaining the quality of the final product, by managing the quality of the parts and assemblies that are delivered by the suppliers and contract manufacturers, to ensure that the MIL SPEC product meets the required quality standard and the specifications, for shipment to the customer. The position requires a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, with degree (MS) or BS Minor in Quality, with 2 years of experience with Quality, related to mechanical systems. Position and responsibilities will be based on candidate review. The candidate who shows superior capabilities in some or all of the below job functions will be considered • Quality, ISO 9001:2015, and AS9102B knowledge and experience • Hands on system inspection which meets quality and CMM requirements • Interacting with suppliers and contract manufacturers, for quality delivery and FAI • Interacting with customer quality team for meeting the customer quality requirements • Conduct tests on inbound materials from suppliers and outbound products for shipping • Familiarity with Solid modeling and design, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 • Ensure that all of the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase • Create comprehensive documentation for quality issues and note the corrective actions that were taken • Educate production team on quality control issues and work with departmental managers to improve overall company safety and product quality • Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with departmental managers • Review of hardware defects, and identification of systemic root causes and process improvements • Maintain calibration records • Production of reports Requirements • Bachelors or Master Degrees in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, with Quality degree or emphasis • Two years of Quality experience • QMS and ISO 9001:2015 experience • Previous experience with mechanical systems, or component assembly and delivery • Solidworks experience and stack up tolerance verification • Skilled in documenting activities and maintaining records • Ability to manage time, resources and staff • Ability to direct technicians • Good communication and team working skills • Comfortable working in a rapid pace environment, and handling multiple projects, simultaneously • Experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant environment Personal Attributes • Motivated, creative, and committed • Positive, with “can do” attitude • Quick learner • Capable of working in a small and innovative company environment • Communicative and a team player • Good analytical skills Company Overview and Benefits Altex Technologies Corporation (www.altextech.com) has been developing and commercializing innovative energy solutions, which are clean, quiet, efficient and cost effective, since 1985. Innovations currently being developed include heat exchangers for military vehicles, condensers for utility power systems and industrial/commercial cooling systems, and recuperative heat exchangers for supercritical CO2 power systems, which are driven by waste heat, nuclear, biomass, fossil and concentrated solar energy sources. In addition, Altex is developing combined heat and power systems, biomass to power systems, biomass to drop in liquid fuels conversion systems, fuel processors and fuel cell systems, and low NOx combustors and pollution abatement reactors. Our clients include U. S. government agencies (e. g. DOE, EPA, DOA, DARPA, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force), state agencies (California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board), and many energy, environmental, and defense equipment manufacturers, throughout the world, including multibillion dollar companies. Altex is located in Sunnyvale, California, and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Altex provides very competitive benefits packages, to all full time employees. Employees are provided three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), and ten days of paid holidays. Altex insurance programs cover medical, dental, vision, worker’s compensation, and life insurance. Altex also has a retirement plan, which employees are entitled to after one year of continuous employment with the company. This plan includes a tax deferred retirement account, which the employee controls, through a family of mutual funds. Historically, the company has contributed 5-10% of the employee’s base salary to the employee’s account. In addition, bonus targets are set at the beginning of each yearly review period, which are executed if the staff meets the mutually agreed to objectives. Our interest in the setting of the compensation package is to ensure that the staff member is rewarded for their efforts, at Altex. How to Apply Please send your resume to altexjobs@altextech.com with Subject “Manufacturing Mechanical Quality Engineer”.
See More Details >>Job Description Primary Function of Position The Mechanical Design Engineer works in cross-functional teams to develop, document, and validate new product designs of the da Vinci® Surgical System as well as improve existing designs to meet the needs of our customers. Essential Job Duties • Create new product architectures for next generation instruments • Conceptualize and analyze complex electro-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation and perform computer assisted simulations • Design and develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals), and manufacturability • Create product functional requirements and design specifications • Perform design FMEA and support other risk analyses (clinical, process, supplier) • Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing • Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Clinical, and Test Engineering teams to facilitate transfer of designs. • Work collaboratively with remote/hybrid team members and multi-disciplinary teams
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical trades professional typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Sunnyvale, CA, last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in Sunnyvale, and projects a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Sunnyvale earn an average of $1,020 per week in Sunnyvale, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trades professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
