Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.

Job description

Primary Functions of Position

Play a key role in defining strategic direction and architecture for test and calibration systems for ISI's vision products, ensuring accurate, reliable and economical infrastructure.
Lead design of new endoscope test and calibration systems to improve test time and coverage.
Establish and develop test and calibration strategy for new generation of stereo viewer systems.
Act as the main liaison between New Product Development (NPD) teams and Endoscope NPI for design for testability.
Work closely with New Product Development and image pipeline teams in support of new product development activities.
Work with other vision NPI teams, as well as outside partners in developing vision systems, optimizing manufacturability, capacity, and cost of endoscopes and vision systems for ISI's robotic surgical systems.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

Review and analyze existing test and calibration systems for endoscope, stereo viewer and endoscope illumination systems for effectiveness and redundancy.
Conduct analysis and design reviews of new endoscope and stereo viewer test and calibration systems.
Create new ideas and designs for effective and efficient test and calibration systems for Intuitive's vision products.
Work with imaging pipeline and image algorithm teams to create effective and compliant test methodology for vision products.
Actively participate in New Product Development teams that create and refine ISI's vision products, components, assemblies contributing to their manufacturability, improved efficacy, performance and cost.
Create and design automated test systems for endoscopes and virtual reality systems.
Support compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material dispositions and ECO implementation.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or related technical fields required
MS or PhD preferred
Minimum 12 years of experience in creating test systems for test and calibration of optical and electro-mechanical systems
Expert level knowledge of imaging, lighting and display technologies
Technical knowledge and experience with embedded software systems for opto-electromechanical assemblies
Proven track record of working with diverse, interdisciplinary teams
Proven track record of achieving challenging goals
Strong communication skills to interface with manufacturing, product development and outside vendor organizations

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Incentives
Equity
Medical, Dental & Vision

Company overview

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.