Staff Clinical Applications Engineer

Job description

Primary Function of Position The Staff Clinical Applications Engineer (CAE) will serve as a senior individual contributor focused on developing and delivering best-in-class training for Intuitive’s emerging robotic platforms. This role emphasizes enabling clinical users to transition from onboarding through independent proficiency by combining deep procedural understanding with advanced educational program design. The Staff CAE will act as a training architect and field expert, ensuring early users have the knowledge, confidence, and support to integrate robotic technology safely and effectively into practice.

Essential Job Duties

Training Program Design & Delivery Develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula (workshops, labs, digital modules) tailored to physicians, staff, and internal stakeholders. Adapt training methods to multiple learning styles and procedural experience levels. Serve as lead faculty during live training, simulation, and case support. Clinical & Procedural Expertise Provide advanced clinical and technical guidance during procedures, ensuring safe and effective system use.

Capture and synthesize training feedback from early users to refine curricula and drive adoption. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, marketing, medical affairs, and commercial teams to align training with evolving product capabilities and workflow needs. Contribute training insights to evidence generation and product development cycles. Thought Leadership & Mentorship Act as a senior mentor for CAEs and trainers, sharing expertise in adult learning methodologies, curriculum development, and clinical education best practices.

Support train-the-trainer initiatives to scale global education efforts.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, scientific, or engineering discipline, or completion of a physician assistant (PA) program, or a nursing degree (BSN or higher). Equivalent allied health training will also be considered. Advanced degrees (MS, PhD, MD, NP, etc.) are a plus but not required. Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical training, professional education, or medical education within medical devices, healthcare technology, or related industries.

Proven track record in designing and executing physician training programs, including curriculum development, lab-based training, and digital education. Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs and physician faculty, driving procedure adoption through education. Strong procedural knowledge in minimally invasive techniques, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical training. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, sales, and medical affairs to align training with product development and commercialization strategies.

Exceptional presentation, facilitation, and adult learning skills; comfortable training audiences from novice to expert.

Preferred

Experience leading the design and implementation of global clinical or physician education programs, including large-scale course deployment. Demonstrated success in building and scaling innovative training models, such as simulation-based education, mobile learning centers, or digital learning platforms. History of engaging and developing physician faculty/KOLs to serve as trainers and advocates for new technologies. Recognition or awards from professional societies, industry organizations, or employers for excellence in education, training, or program innovation.

Working Conditions Must be available to work full-time and commute to Sunnyvale, CA as needed. Ability to travel up to 50–60%, including nights and weekends as needed; must be located near a major airline hub.

Primary Location

Remote