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Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA

# Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope

Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

Primary Function of Position The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to help design the endoscope system for a novel robotic surgical platform. As an early member of the team, this role is an exciting opportunity to help define the eventual product from early prototypes through clinical trials and into product launch.

### Essential Job Duties

As part of the New Product Development team, the engineer will work with team members to:
- Design mechanical components of endoscopes including: pullwires and transmission components Machined and injection molded components
- Work with vendors to deliver initial prototypes through production parts Assemble and test early prototypes and use results to improve next round of designs
- Conduct modeling and simulation tasks of key design elements and use results to inform design Finalize mechanical requirements and specifications for the design
- Design tooling and fixtures for prototyping and testing
- Support documentation of designs and test results
- Generate design concepts for next generation endoscopic devices

## Qualifications

### Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum
- 3 years experience designing complex mechanical assemblies Hands-on experience assembling and testing complex mechanical assemblies
- Proficiency in CAD with strong preference for SolidWorks Experience applying finite element analysis and other analysis methods to design of mechanical parts Experience with GD&T and other related ASME/ISO drafting standards
- Proven ability to work well with others Good documentation skills Required Education and Training BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field Working Conditions none

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 16, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 13, 2026
- Listed for: 27 days
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000149924619-mechanical-engineer-endoscope)

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