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 theirmost 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: Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) are primarily responsible for generating, tuning, and debugging the key algorithms associated with Intuitive Surgical products and providing technical analytic assistance to other engineering groups. As a senior member of the Systems Analyst team working on the Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive's platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung), you will work on both robotic algorithms and the development of tools and software infrastructure that support those algorithms. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to resolve complex control issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product. Roles & Responsibilities: · Analyze complex electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk. · Design software algorithms for new products and existing field products. · Design software tools and infrastructure that enable analysis and development of new algorithms. · Perform comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and performance of algorithms. · Facilitate mechanical, hardware, and software integration of new products. · Document and pursue intellectual property. · Improve group workflow through building tools and teaching others. · Support and track system performance as it moves from design to manufacturing. Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: · PhD (preferred) or MS in robotics-related field. · Preferred 5 years of experience in related field. · C/C++ and Matlab programming skills. Knowledge of Python is a plus. · Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving - both software and hardware · Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electromechanical systems · Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous modeling and analysis. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal. · Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently when necessary. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Shift : Day Travel : None Travel Requirements:None Shift:Day
06/07/2022
Full time
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 theirmost 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: Systems Analysts (Robotic Control Engineers) are primarily responsible for generating, tuning, and debugging the key algorithms associated with Intuitive Surgical products and providing technical analytic assistance to other engineering groups. As a senior member of the Systems Analyst team working on the Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive's platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung), you will work on both robotic algorithms and the development of tools and software infrastructure that support those algorithms. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to resolve complex control issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to drive future designs and improvements into the product. Roles & Responsibilities: · Analyze complex electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk. · Design software algorithms for new products and existing field products. · Design software tools and infrastructure that enable analysis and development of new algorithms. · Perform comprehensive testing to ensure the quality and performance of algorithms. · Facilitate mechanical, hardware, and software integration of new products. · Document and pursue intellectual property. · Improve group workflow through building tools and teaching others. · Support and track system performance as it moves from design to manufacturing. Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: · PhD (preferred) or MS in robotics-related field. · Preferred 5 years of experience in related field. · C/C++ and Matlab programming skills. Knowledge of Python is a plus. · Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and technical skills in problem solving - both software and hardware · Experience in hardware and software integration of complex electromechanical systems · Demonstrate intuitive understanding of mechanical phenomena with ability to do rigorous modeling and analysis. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal. · Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently when necessary. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Shift : Day Travel : None Travel Requirements:None Shift:Day
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. As Intuitive's da Vinci® Surgical System becomes adopted by an increasing population of hospitals, surgeons and patients around the world, we are building a focused team to drive reliability, quality, and safety to ever-better levels. This focus applies to product in use, product in manufacturing, and product in design. Help us powerfully drive our quality mission in our young and growing company by bringing your hands-on experience in solving tough engineering and design control problems, your fascination with complex electro-mechanical devices and software, and your passion for the best practices to design, monitor, and improve product. Intuitive seeks a strong technical contributor who can help guide the design control processes for product development and improvement, launch quality initiatives, lead projects to implement these initiatives, and serve as an expert consultant to help solve the most challenging quality problems. The ideal candidate possesses a broad base of experience with quality standards, and a high level of technical depth in at least one technical specialty applicable to medical robotics, and is at home providing technical and process leadership to our team as we maintain and develop standard practices of our organization. You will not abide "process red tape", instead passionately seek the most efficient way to build in product quality while meeting regulators' expectations for design history recordkeeping. And you will also coach, mentor, teach, and influence the engineering staff in best quality practices, protocol development, and documentation practices. Roles and Responsibilities: This position has responsibility and authority for: 40% Design Control Process, 30% Training and Team Support, 30% Quality Mentorship. * 1) Quality Advocacy and Design Control Process Management * Maintain, develop, and apply corporate-level Operating Procedures for Design Control, including for creating and maintenance of Design History Files. * Recognize opportunities to improve design control documentation processes via cross-functional process or management changes and propose efficient solutions that meet requirements for product types ranging from capital equipment, small devices, disposables, software, and services. * Work with Project Management Office, Information Technologies, and other cross-functional partners to continually improve ease-of-compliance for fast-moving project teams. * Perform Routine Checks of Design History files for completeness and accuracy. * 2) Training and Team Development * Provide guidance to other engineers regarding applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and the applicability of these requirements to the ISI products. * Provide training, teaching, or mentoring as needed for design for quality practices, protocol development, design of experiments, and the correct application of statistical techniques. * Ensure process compliance through the design and development of comprehensive procedures including work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, and other product or process related documentation, for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data * Work with teams to correct incomplete or incomplete documentation Skill/Job Requirements: Competency Requirements: In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must have: * Education: degree in science, or in electrical, software or system engineering. Advanced degree preferred. * At least one area of deep technical expertise applicable to the manufacture of medical robotic systems. A minimum of 7 years of experience in one of these disciplines and a few years in a second discipline. Example areas of expertise: * Quality science and quality management * Quality statistics * Medical device software development, software quality best practices * Controls, algorithm development * Mechanical engineering, with experience relevant to robotic systems * Electrical engineering, with experience relevant to robotic systems * Design for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability * Proven ability to work in teams and to project-manage cross-functionally * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to influence others: * Passionate about our mission to improve product quality while providing innovative products rapidly to our customers * Able to use persuasive, logical arguments based on data * Assist people in finding creative solutions around constraints * Lead by example * A passion for doing the vital few things efficiently and well * A strong desire to make work fun * Demonstrated understanding of Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA CFR and ISO 13485 * Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, production process control methodologies in a medical device environment * Previous work experience with product design changes, process verification and validation, as well as production process controls methodologies in an FDA/ISO regulated environment 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * No Travel Requirements: No Shift: Shift 1 - Day
09/26/2021
Full time
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. As Intuitive's da Vinci® Surgical System becomes adopted by an increasing population of hospitals, surgeons and patients around the world, we are building a focused team to drive reliability, quality, and safety to ever-better levels. This focus applies to product in use, product in manufacturing, and product in design. Help us powerfully drive our quality mission in our young and growing company by bringing your hands-on experience in solving tough engineering and design control problems, your fascination with complex electro-mechanical devices and software, and your passion for the best practices to design, monitor, and improve product. Intuitive seeks a strong technical contributor who can help guide the design control processes for product development and improvement, launch quality initiatives, lead projects to implement these initiatives, and serve as an expert consultant to help solve the most challenging quality problems. The ideal candidate possesses a broad base of experience with quality standards, and a high level of technical depth in at least one technical specialty applicable to medical robotics, and is at home providing technical and process leadership to our team as we maintain and develop standard practices of our organization. You will not abide "process red tape", instead passionately seek the most efficient way to build in product quality while meeting regulators' expectations for design history recordkeeping. And you will also coach, mentor, teach, and influence the engineering staff in best quality practices, protocol development, and documentation practices. Roles and Responsibilities: This position has responsibility and authority for: 40% Design Control Process, 30% Training and Team Support, 30% Quality Mentorship. * 1) Quality Advocacy and Design Control Process Management * Maintain, develop, and apply corporate-level Operating Procedures for Design Control, including for creating and maintenance of Design History Files. * Recognize opportunities to improve design control documentation processes via cross-functional process or management changes and propose efficient solutions that meet requirements for product types ranging from capital equipment, small devices, disposables, software, and services. * Work with Project Management Office, Information Technologies, and other cross-functional partners to continually improve ease-of-compliance for fast-moving project teams. * Perform Routine Checks of Design History files for completeness and accuracy. * 2) Training and Team Development * Provide guidance to other engineers regarding applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and the applicability of these requirements to the ISI products. * Provide training, teaching, or mentoring as needed for design for quality practices, protocol development, design of experiments, and the correct application of statistical techniques. * Ensure process compliance through the design and development of comprehensive procedures including work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, and other product or process related documentation, for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data * Work with teams to correct incomplete or incomplete documentation Skill/Job Requirements: Competency Requirements: In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must have: * Education: degree in science, or in electrical, software or system engineering. Advanced degree preferred. * At least one area of deep technical expertise applicable to the manufacture of medical robotic systems. A minimum of 7 years of experience in one of these disciplines and a few years in a second discipline. Example areas of expertise: * Quality science and quality management * Quality statistics * Medical device software development, software quality best practices * Controls, algorithm development * Mechanical engineering, with experience relevant to robotic systems * Electrical engineering, with experience relevant to robotic systems * Design for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability * Proven ability to work in teams and to project-manage cross-functionally * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to influence others: * Passionate about our mission to improve product quality while providing innovative products rapidly to our customers * Able to use persuasive, logical arguments based on data * Assist people in finding creative solutions around constraints * Lead by example * A passion for doing the vital few things efficiently and well * A strong desire to make work fun * Demonstrated understanding of Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA CFR and ISO 13485 * Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, production process control methodologies in a medical device environment * Previous work experience with product design changes, process verification and validation, as well as production process controls methodologies in an FDA/ISO regulated environment 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * No Travel Requirements: No Shift: Shift 1 - Day
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Description: A Field Service Engineer 2 will install, support, troubleshoot, repair, and otherwise maintain all Intuitive products in their assigned territory ensuring all service agreements and warranty obligations are fulfilled and exceeding customer expectations. This requires expertise in electro-mechanical systems, specialized training, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities: * Perform all types of scheduled maintenance activities for your assigned territory including, but not limited to; system inspections, preventive maintenance, software updates, system recalls, field actions, and upgrades * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all Intuitive products and associated equipment within your specified territory in accordance with procedures and within designated timeframes. * Coordinate and perform system and hardware delivery and installation. * Competent in knowledge and implementation of O.R. protocol and HIPAA standards. * Complete all administrative duties, which include but not limited to; Spare parts inventory, Field Activity Reports, Return Material Authorizations, Expense Reports etc. within the prescribed timeframes * Maintain all Intuitive provided items to include; issued tooling, calibrated tool sets, employee vehicle, laptops, iPads, and any other company owned or issued assets * Support Intuitive teams as required to facilitate company objectives; e.g. Assist Sales teams with trade show support as required, assist Genesis teams with sterile reprocessing training as required, provide hospital contacts to other Intuitive teams as required, etc… * Provide feedback to HQ and take part in continuous improvement projects as required to improve processes and find efficiencies * Complete all required training items to include, but not limited to; equipment training for all Intuitive products in your assigned territory, Intuitive Surgical University classes as required, and professional development courses as required by management * Maintain all aspects of your assigned territory to include, but not limited to; responding to customer needs, maintaining system Ibase configurations, customer contacts, establishing a rapport with assigned customer base, supporting customer training and events as required Additional Responsibilities: * Provide technical support to end-users and other Intuitive employees * Conduct training sessions at ISI, training centers and hospitals * Understand and comply with all department and company policies * Provide management with a quarterly territory review and assessment * Complete all administrative tasks in the required time frame * Ability to Travel ~60% within the travel and expense policy * Ad hoc tasks assigned by management * Reside within 30 miles of assigned territory location * Willing to work a flex shift, second shift, or other type of shift as required by territory assignment and management * Demonstrate individual characteristics expected of Intuitive personnel (e.g. Character, capacity, energy, experience) Competency Requirements: Competency is based on education, training, skills and experience. In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual should have: * Minimum 1-3 years of Field Service Experience preferred * Minimum Associate's degree in related field or equivalent training/experience preferred * Proven track record of troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems preferred * Good written and oral communication skills * General computer skills * Strong administrative and record keeping skills * Clean driving record * Ability to lift 75 lbs. and move wheeled objects up to 1,200 lbs. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 50 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 50 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
09/25/2021
Full time
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Description: A Field Service Engineer 2 will install, support, troubleshoot, repair, and otherwise maintain all Intuitive products in their assigned territory ensuring all service agreements and warranty obligations are fulfilled and exceeding customer expectations. This requires expertise in electro-mechanical systems, specialized training, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities: * Perform all types of scheduled maintenance activities for your assigned territory including, but not limited to; system inspections, preventive maintenance, software updates, system recalls, field actions, and upgrades * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all Intuitive products and associated equipment within your specified territory in accordance with procedures and within designated timeframes. * Coordinate and perform system and hardware delivery and installation. * Competent in knowledge and implementation of O.R. protocol and HIPAA standards. * Complete all administrative duties, which include but not limited to; Spare parts inventory, Field Activity Reports, Return Material Authorizations, Expense Reports etc. within the prescribed timeframes * Maintain all Intuitive provided items to include; issued tooling, calibrated tool sets, employee vehicle, laptops, iPads, and any other company owned or issued assets * Support Intuitive teams as required to facilitate company objectives; e.g. Assist Sales teams with trade show support as required, assist Genesis teams with sterile reprocessing training as required, provide hospital contacts to other Intuitive teams as required, etc… * Provide feedback to HQ and take part in continuous improvement projects as required to improve processes and find efficiencies * Complete all required training items to include, but not limited to; equipment training for all Intuitive products in your assigned territory, Intuitive Surgical University classes as required, and professional development courses as required by management * Maintain all aspects of your assigned territory to include, but not limited to; responding to customer needs, maintaining system Ibase configurations, customer contacts, establishing a rapport with assigned customer base, supporting customer training and events as required Additional Responsibilities: * Provide technical support to end-users and other Intuitive employees * Conduct training sessions at ISI, training centers and hospitals * Understand and comply with all department and company policies * Provide management with a quarterly territory review and assessment * Complete all administrative tasks in the required time frame * Ability to Travel ~60% within the travel and expense policy * Ad hoc tasks assigned by management * Reside within 30 miles of assigned territory location * Willing to work a flex shift, second shift, or other type of shift as required by territory assignment and management * Demonstrate individual characteristics expected of Intuitive personnel (e.g. Character, capacity, energy, experience) Competency Requirements: Competency is based on education, training, skills and experience. In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual should have: * Minimum 1-3 years of Field Service Experience preferred * Minimum Associate's degree in related field or equivalent training/experience preferred * Proven track record of troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems preferred * Good written and oral communication skills * General computer skills * Strong administrative and record keeping skills * Clean driving record * Ability to lift 75 lbs. and move wheeled objects up to 1,200 lbs. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 50 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 50 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Primary Function of Position: The Advanced Research group within Intuitive Surgical has an immediate opening in Sunnyvale, CA for a Sr. Manager of Mechanical Engineering, contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the very early phases of product development. The Sr. Manager Mechanical Engineering is responsible for leading the development of new surgical systems and related instruments and accessories. This position requires a "player / coach", comfortable with both strategic technical contribution as well as leadership of senior and deeply technical individual contributors. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts. Roles & Responsibilities: * Lead and influence cross-functional project teams in the design and development of new products with complex robotic and surgical device functionality * Recognize and attract top talent and invest in mentorship and training to retain and support the career development of team members * Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and foster an environment that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp execution * Navigate complex technical and programmatic situations by driving timely decision making and setting appropriate priorities to focus the team for success * Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall product development goals * Champion best practices for mechanical design while managing, coaching, and mentoring engineers * Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs * Facilitate hardware and software integration of new prototypes and new products including surgical instruments, robotic manipulators, and imaging * Provide administrative leadership and control for planning, staffing, budgeting, and project/program cost tracking * Document and communicate intellectual property Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Minimum BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics, or equivalent work experience * Minimum 10 years of experience designing commercial mechanical products, or relevant graduate education * Minimum 3 years as a people manager, or equivalent project/team leadership, with proven ability to work well in a team environment * Proficient in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer * Strong analysis skills with knowledge of CAD and simulation tools that support design excellence * Detailed knowledge of and experience working with complex robotic components and surgical devices, including sensors, motors, drivetrains, and integrated electronics subsystems * Knowledge of robot dynamics, stress analysis, thermal design and tolerance analysis * Strong people management skills with the ability to deliver results while supporting the career development goals of team members * Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and change management skills * Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation, and documentation skills * A passion for creating robust/reliable products and an excitement to learn and problem solve * Ability to travel up to 10% time. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 10 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
09/24/2021
Full time
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Primary Function of Position: The Advanced Research group within Intuitive Surgical has an immediate opening in Sunnyvale, CA for a Sr. Manager of Mechanical Engineering, contributing to the exploration of a novel system concept for a new application of surgical robotics. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the very early phases of product development. The Sr. Manager Mechanical Engineering is responsible for leading the development of new surgical systems and related instruments and accessories. This position requires a "player / coach", comfortable with both strategic technical contribution as well as leadership of senior and deeply technical individual contributors. The successful candidate must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts. Roles & Responsibilities: * Lead and influence cross-functional project teams in the design and development of new products with complex robotic and surgical device functionality * Recognize and attract top talent and invest in mentorship and training to retain and support the career development of team members * Provide vision for the mechanical engineering team and foster an environment that encourages creativity, risk taking, and crisp execution * Navigate complex technical and programmatic situations by driving timely decision making and setting appropriate priorities to focus the team for success * Establish group objectives and individual work goals consistent with overall product development goals * Champion best practices for mechanical design while managing, coaching, and mentoring engineers * Observe clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designs * Facilitate hardware and software integration of new prototypes and new products including surgical instruments, robotic manipulators, and imaging * Provide administrative leadership and control for planning, staffing, budgeting, and project/program cost tracking * Document and communicate intellectual property Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Minimum BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics, or equivalent work experience * Minimum 10 years of experience designing commercial mechanical products, or relevant graduate education * Minimum 3 years as a people manager, or equivalent project/team leadership, with proven ability to work well in a team environment * Proficient in all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer * Strong analysis skills with knowledge of CAD and simulation tools that support design excellence * Detailed knowledge of and experience working with complex robotic components and surgical devices, including sensors, motors, drivetrains, and integrated electronics subsystems * Knowledge of robot dynamics, stress analysis, thermal design and tolerance analysis * Strong people management skills with the ability to deliver results while supporting the career development goals of team members * Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and change management skills * Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation, and documentation skills * A passion for creating robust/reliable products and an excitement to learn and problem solve * Ability to travel up to 10% time. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 10 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. The Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement Quality Engineering (CIQE), manages the CIQE and CSV team members and associated responsibilities. This includes management and oversight of the escalation, CAPA processes, and Computer Software Validation processes including fulfilling CAPA Manager duties. Roles & Responsibilities: * Developing strategies and hands-on execution of continuous improvement programs that strongly align with Intuitive Surgical standards and customer needs while meeting all applicable Medical Device Regulations. * Manage a team of high performing Continuous Improvement Quality Engineers and Computer Software Validation Engineers. * Provide oversight for the overall management and effectiveness of the CAPA program and CSV in addition to supporting other cross Intuitive Surgical improvement initiatives. * Evolve existing processes/systems to ensure timely escalation identification of product quality & compliance issues within a closed loop quality system * Define opportunities for their team, analyze data, contribute to overall quality system harmonization and integration related business processes all while developing high quality Continuous Improvement Quality Engineers to support these initiatives. * Develop and implement measures to monitor the effectiveness of the team, the CAPA system, continuous improvement programs and other applicable areas of importance to the Intuitive Surgical business and the quality management system. * Evolve existing processes/systems to ensure compliance and timely execution of Computer Software Validation requirements. * Provide support to external and internal audits related to computerized system validation activities. * Solid knowledge of industry standards related to computerized systems and Electronic Records/Electronic Signatures; 21 CFR Part 11, Part 820, Annex 11, GAMP5. * Ensuring alignment of processes, procedures and methods across multiple organizations (internal and external). * Ensuring systems are fully implemented and integrated with other quality management systems, site and global functions. * Authoring and /or revising SOPs. * Ability to provide guidance on revising validation documents and protocols. * Ensure projects related to CSV activities are manage to meet project timelines * Development, execution and approval of change records. Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Engineering/technical degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience in Engineering, Operations, Quality Systems, or a continuous improvement environment is required. At least 4years in a management or supervisory position * Strong interpersonal and communication skills: * Passionate about our mission to constantly make our products and processes better * Able to assist in finding creative solutions around constraints. * Thorough knowledge of quality management and CSV (GMP, 21CFR Part 11, GAMP) aspects of computer system applications. * Good knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to computer software validation * Experience in completing validation of ERP (SAP), EQMS systems, and COTS application. * Experience in validation digital solution systems a plus. * Experience in CAPA program implementation, including regulatory requirements and industry-standard best practices * Experience in process validation, equipment validation, software validation, and/or computer software validation. * Knowledge of Quality System requirements to determine GXP relevance for automated systems. * Knowledge of Process improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is required. Green or Black Belt Certification in Lean or Six Sigma is preferred * Experience gathering/processing internal and external customer needs * Strategic mindset with strong leadership and influencing skills * Business Acumen - has demonstrated business knowledge and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results * Proven ability to develop and coach engineers at various experience levels * The ability to collaborate effectively with senior level management in a cross-functional team environment is required * Technical Aptitude - required to collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy * Team Player and Leader - demonstrated ability to lead, contribute to teams, and understand team dynamics * Strong decision making and negotiating skills. Must possess the ability to connect the details to the bigger picture * Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines with changing priorities. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 10 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
09/24/2021
Full time
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. The Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement Quality Engineering (CIQE), manages the CIQE and CSV team members and associated responsibilities. This includes management and oversight of the escalation, CAPA processes, and Computer Software Validation processes including fulfilling CAPA Manager duties. Roles & Responsibilities: * Developing strategies and hands-on execution of continuous improvement programs that strongly align with Intuitive Surgical standards and customer needs while meeting all applicable Medical Device Regulations. * Manage a team of high performing Continuous Improvement Quality Engineers and Computer Software Validation Engineers. * Provide oversight for the overall management and effectiveness of the CAPA program and CSV in addition to supporting other cross Intuitive Surgical improvement initiatives. * Evolve existing processes/systems to ensure timely escalation identification of product quality & compliance issues within a closed loop quality system * Define opportunities for their team, analyze data, contribute to overall quality system harmonization and integration related business processes all while developing high quality Continuous Improvement Quality Engineers to support these initiatives. * Develop and implement measures to monitor the effectiveness of the team, the CAPA system, continuous improvement programs and other applicable areas of importance to the Intuitive Surgical business and the quality management system. * Evolve existing processes/systems to ensure compliance and timely execution of Computer Software Validation requirements. * Provide support to external and internal audits related to computerized system validation activities. * Solid knowledge of industry standards related to computerized systems and Electronic Records/Electronic Signatures; 21 CFR Part 11, Part 820, Annex 11, GAMP5. * Ensuring alignment of processes, procedures and methods across multiple organizations (internal and external). * Ensuring systems are fully implemented and integrated with other quality management systems, site and global functions. * Authoring and /or revising SOPs. * Ability to provide guidance on revising validation documents and protocols. * Ensure projects related to CSV activities are manage to meet project timelines * Development, execution and approval of change records. Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Engineering/technical degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience in Engineering, Operations, Quality Systems, or a continuous improvement environment is required. At least 4years in a management or supervisory position * Strong interpersonal and communication skills: * Passionate about our mission to constantly make our products and processes better * Able to assist in finding creative solutions around constraints. * Thorough knowledge of quality management and CSV (GMP, 21CFR Part 11, GAMP) aspects of computer system applications. * Good knowledge of global regulatory requirements related to computer software validation * Experience in completing validation of ERP (SAP), EQMS systems, and COTS application. * Experience in validation digital solution systems a plus. * Experience in CAPA program implementation, including regulatory requirements and industry-standard best practices * Experience in process validation, equipment validation, software validation, and/or computer software validation. * Knowledge of Quality System requirements to determine GXP relevance for automated systems. * Knowledge of Process improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is required. Green or Black Belt Certification in Lean or Six Sigma is preferred * Experience gathering/processing internal and external customer needs * Strategic mindset with strong leadership and influencing skills * Business Acumen - has demonstrated business knowledge and ability to display the linkage between projects and desired business results * Proven ability to develop and coach engineers at various experience levels * The ability to collaborate effectively with senior level management in a cross-functional team environment is required * Technical Aptitude - required to collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy * Team Player and Leader - demonstrated ability to lead, contribute to teams, and understand team dynamics * Strong decision making and negotiating skills. Must possess the ability to connect the details to the bigger picture * Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines with changing priorities. 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 10 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Primary Function of Position: The Clinical Development Engineering team at Intuitive Surgical holds a unique position within product development by identifying clinical value through enabling the safe, effective, and reliable use of surgical robotic platforms and their components. The Clinical Development Engineering Manager will lead a team of Clinical Development Engineers in the development of highly effective robotic instruments and accessories that ultimately improve clinical outcomes for patients. The Clinical Development Engineering Manager provides leadership by thinking broadly, working cross-functionally, supporting collaboratively, and building strong empowering foundations. Additionally, they recruit, develop, inspire, engage and retain high performing clinical engineers. Roles & Responsibilities: Product Development * Understands the clinical needs of surgeons and monitors the progression of the state-of-the-art surgical technique to define products that provide clinical value for the patient and that are technically feasible. * Provides assessment of complex trade-offs and risks with new products to Product Development team to ensure broad market acceptance of new product designs. * Articulates process improvements that accelerate or strengthen product development processes and results. * Manages clinical development engineering activities and resources related to new product development: * Identifying clinical needs and developing clinical product requirements * Assessing and documenting clinical risks * Providing clinical design guidance to engineering product design teams * Performing informal assessments of the clinical performance of prototype designs * Creating and executing formal clinical validations of final product designs * Supporting strategic planning and creation of regulatory submissions and first human use of product * Working with cross-functional user facing teams to identify and collaborate with Key opinion leaders and together provide a unified "voice of the customer" * Working with cross-functional partners to identify product enhancements and influence new ideas by leading data driven clinical evaluations and research * Working with colleagues to support clinical trials for our products and their applications, establish best practices, and validate marketing claims Management: * Organization: * Keeps the organization's vision, values, strategy and goals at the forefront of decision making and action * Consistently demonstrates culture and values of the organization * Team: * Hires, trains and develops high performing staff, and supports their long term professional development. Coaches and provides feedback on an ongoing basis. * Provides vision for the team ensuring successful adoption of the Intuitive Surgical products in clinical use. The leader of this function must provide an environment that encourages creativity and crisp execution. * Develops methodology and encourages team members to use accurate data and appropriate judgment to form decisions * Establish sub-team objectives and goals consistent with company and product development goals * Facilitates priority alignment, reviews metrics and tracks progress * Assesses employee performance and provides coaching * Influences and builds bridges across teams to improve communication and processes; keeps team on target and collaborates with functional leadership to resolve conflicts quickly * Seeks, recognizes, and executes creative and simple solutions to resolve complex situations; routinely steadies the team when stressed; leads by example Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent, advanced degree preferred * Minimum 8+ years of experience in medical device product development (surgical devices preferred) * Current or previous experience as an Intuitive Clinical Development Engineer * A leader who is a consistent high performer, a continual learner, and leads with emotional intelligence * A team player. Experience managing direct reports is a plus. * Self-starter with ability to take leadership in a fast-paced environment * Experience interacting with surgeons and their teams in an operating room environment with recognized clinical credibility and surgical acumen * Aptitude to cultivate collaboration across Key Opinion Leaders and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority to ensure project success * Proven success in recognizing critical issues with the ability to react quickly under pressure and driving issues to closure by providing coordinated direction. Creative in succeeding. * Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating skills * Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills * Scrub experience, cadaveric and animal surgical experience a plus * Ability to travel up to 25%, international and domestic 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 25 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day
09/23/2021
Full time
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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse 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 strive to 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 help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Primary Function of Position: The Clinical Development Engineering team at Intuitive Surgical holds a unique position within product development by identifying clinical value through enabling the safe, effective, and reliable use of surgical robotic platforms and their components. The Clinical Development Engineering Manager will lead a team of Clinical Development Engineers in the development of highly effective robotic instruments and accessories that ultimately improve clinical outcomes for patients. The Clinical Development Engineering Manager provides leadership by thinking broadly, working cross-functionally, supporting collaboratively, and building strong empowering foundations. Additionally, they recruit, develop, inspire, engage and retain high performing clinical engineers. Roles & Responsibilities: Product Development * Understands the clinical needs of surgeons and monitors the progression of the state-of-the-art surgical technique to define products that provide clinical value for the patient and that are technically feasible. * Provides assessment of complex trade-offs and risks with new products to Product Development team to ensure broad market acceptance of new product designs. * Articulates process improvements that accelerate or strengthen product development processes and results. * Manages clinical development engineering activities and resources related to new product development: * Identifying clinical needs and developing clinical product requirements * Assessing and documenting clinical risks * Providing clinical design guidance to engineering product design teams * Performing informal assessments of the clinical performance of prototype designs * Creating and executing formal clinical validations of final product designs * Supporting strategic planning and creation of regulatory submissions and first human use of product * Working with cross-functional user facing teams to identify and collaborate with Key opinion leaders and together provide a unified "voice of the customer" * Working with cross-functional partners to identify product enhancements and influence new ideas by leading data driven clinical evaluations and research * Working with colleagues to support clinical trials for our products and their applications, establish best practices, and validate marketing claims Management: * Organization: * Keeps the organization's vision, values, strategy and goals at the forefront of decision making and action * Consistently demonstrates culture and values of the organization * Team: * Hires, trains and develops high performing staff, and supports their long term professional development. Coaches and provides feedback on an ongoing basis. * Provides vision for the team ensuring successful adoption of the Intuitive Surgical products in clinical use. The leader of this function must provide an environment that encourages creativity and crisp execution. * Develops methodology and encourages team members to use accurate data and appropriate judgment to form decisions * Establish sub-team objectives and goals consistent with company and product development goals * Facilitates priority alignment, reviews metrics and tracks progress * Assesses employee performance and provides coaching * Influences and builds bridges across teams to improve communication and processes; keeps team on target and collaborates with functional leadership to resolve conflicts quickly * Seeks, recognizes, and executes creative and simple solutions to resolve complex situations; routinely steadies the team when stressed; leads by example Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: * Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent, advanced degree preferred * Minimum 8+ years of experience in medical device product development (surgical devices preferred) * Current or previous experience as an Intuitive Clinical Development Engineer * A leader who is a consistent high performer, a continual learner, and leads with emotional intelligence * A team player. Experience managing direct reports is a plus. * Self-starter with ability to take leadership in a fast-paced environment * Experience interacting with surgeons and their teams in an operating room environment with recognized clinical credibility and surgical acumen * Aptitude to cultivate collaboration across Key Opinion Leaders and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority to ensure project success * Proven success in recognizing critical issues with the ability to react quickly under pressure and driving issues to closure by providing coordinated direction. Creative in succeeding. * Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating skills * Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills * Scrub experience, cadaveric and animal surgical experience a plus * Ability to travel up to 25%, international and domestic 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 Employment 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. * Shift : * Shift 1 - Day * Travel : * Yes, 25 % of the Time Travel Requirements: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Shift 1 - Day