Senior Clinical Development Engineer- SP, I&A

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Not Remote

Engineering

JOB213956

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies - like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion - have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful - because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Senior Clinical Development Engineer (CDE) uses their in-depth knowledge of the surgical environment and medical technology to work with design engineers and clinicians to define, develop, and validate the clinical function of new products within our Single-port surgical robotic platform instrumentation and accessories. The primary focus of the CDE is to establish and validate data-driven clinical requirements to ensure a high-quality patient outcome.

Essential Job Duties

Apply in-depth knowledge of the operating room environment and of the da Vinci Surgical Systems to become an expert within the company on the clinical application of Intuitive’s products

Provide a clinical voice to product development by defining and assessing clinical performance of new products

Collaborate with marketing partners and clinicians to identify and understand clinical needs

Use an analytical approach to identify potential product enhancements and new product ideas

Take an active role in new product development teams, including contributing to design reviews, and providing design guidance to engineering design teams

Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations

Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products

Support regulatory documentation and submissions

Provide subject matter expertise to user manual and training documentation development

Support clinical evaluation of new products at key customer sites

Maintain current knowledge of clinical applications of Intuitive’s products

Keep Intuitive’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making

Perform other duties as required to support the company’s overall strategy and goals

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

8 years of experience in medical device industry with a Bachelor’s degree, OR 6 years experience with a Master’s degree, OR 3 years with a PhD degree

Proven experience in supporting a medical product from design to launch

Experience working with surgeons in an operating room environment

Fluent in surgical terminology and sound knowledge of anatomy and surgical technique

Excellent mechanical aptitude and intuition for spatial relations, including the ability to understand complex mechanical products

Excellent analytical capability and practical skills to develop test methods and draw conclusions

Nice to have:

Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to cultivate collaboration across multiple disciplines

Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)

Proven success recognizing critical issues and driving them to closure by taking coordinated action

Self-starter needing minimal supervision

Self-confident and able to react quickly under pressure

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, internationally and domestic

Special Working Conditions:

For positions related to development of the optical/vision system, the ability to have near and far visual acuity (clarity between 12 inches and 20 feet with or without corrective lenses), stereoscopy, and the ability to see all colors is required.

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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on

business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the

candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $186,100 USD - $267,900 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $158,200 USD - $227,700 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.