Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. designs and sells the da Vinci® Surgical System, a minimally invasive robotic surgery system that uses complex mechanics, replaceable instruments and accessories, and enhanced three-dimensional visualization to extend surgical technique and precision beyond the limits of the human hand.

This is a unique role that requires multiple areas of engineering prototype development and release to production. The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead the electrical engineering aspects of new endoscope and endoscope controller designs throughout the development and qualification phases. The successful candidate will have the capability to work with and lead engineers to resolve complex design and manufacturing issues, as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary organization to deliver integrated products. Sound engineering judgment and ability to organize and lead engineers, a strong sense of shared responsibility / shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

The Electrical Engineering Manager supports the Multiport Vision Engineering team and works closely with other engineering and clinical disciplines to achieve desired outcomes in the areas of electrical engineering. Excellent communication, strong sense of ownership and organization skills are critical for success in this role.

Supporting you will be a development and management team that knows and cares about what you are doing and is a partner in your continued career development and success.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This key technical management role will guide and mentor a talented R&D engineering team responsible developing the next generation of electro-opto-mechanical product designs. The leadership requires the ability to collaborate across functions to clarify the customer need, brainstorm engineering approaches, and select winning concepts that balance performance, program risk, and commercial viability. The leader will have a track record of effectively working closely with the electrical, optical, and mechanical teams to collaboratively develop these novel designs.

• Build and mentor a strong team of self-directed engineers. Encourage an ambitious, exploratory, creative mindset in the team
• Make sound decisions when faced with the time pressures and ambiguous or incomplete information typical of research and development
• Work with Multiport Vision PMO to deliver risk-reduced concepts to the next engineering team in the product development flow
• Collaborate across the organization to assure that proposed designs meet the needs of all customers : manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory, human factors, clinical, supply chain
• Represent Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams; keep track and report / present project status
• Other duties as needed and identified by the functional manager