[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA # Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician - Instruments Team Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147321109-senior-mechanical-engineering-technician-instruments-team) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician - Instruments Team ## Job description ### Description of Position The Future Forward group within Intuitive Surgical is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician with a focus on the mechanical design of next generation surgical robot instruments. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a small and innovative team in the early phases of product development. Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient outcomes as our highest priority. The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers developing new products at Intuitive. The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in all typical instrument manufacturing processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, and with minimal work instructions and be able to take ideas from R&D engineers and figure out how to build fully functional instrument prototypes. In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic instruments, rapid prototype machines, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies. A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality. ### Roles and Responsibilities Assisting with all aspects of early prototype builds, including fabrication and assembly, procurement and inspection of materials, rework of components, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments Assembling prototypes per engineering design/instructions Work alongside engineers to fabricate and modify components using standard prototyping and manufacturing equipment, such as lathe, mill, and laser welder Debugging and performance testing of engineering prototypes Collecting, recording, and reporting test results Preparation of prototype instruments and accessories for benchtop testing and pre-clinical lab evaluations, organizing, overseeing, and collaborating with other groups to assemble and test prototypes. Creating prototype test and assembly fixtures, and providing input for the design of production fixtures Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies Setup, organization, and maintenance of engineering lab and equipment Documenting assembly procedures and training other technicians on assembly. Assisting in knowledge transfer to other groups / teams. ## Qualifications ### Skills/Job Requirements Minimum 8 years' experience supporting a mechanical engineering group in a product development organization Minimum Associate of Science degree, or equivalent work experience Hands-on skills and knowledgeable in prototyping and manufacturing methods, including machine equipment, laser welding, soldering, microscopic wire and cable stripping, and adhesive bonding. Manual dexterity to assemble small components, with microscope or similar magnification Knowledge of catheter materials and manufacturing processes including laminating, braiding, bonding, flaring, and tipping. Ability to inspect components using metrology equipment (including calipers, micrometers, vision systems, CMM) Computer skills in Microsoft Office required, Solidworks experience desired Excellent organizational skills Able to work independently ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 47 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147321109-senior-mechanical-engineering-technician-instruments-team) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Jr Engineering Technician - Day Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/89ad3029fd272baafdf6/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager Mechanical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/7f876e5080f3456fe4d0/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Capital Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/64cccab3dc87261a1cdd/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, NPD Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/c2b083deaef791c1f88b/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/16d765f2d04be66cfc38/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Engineering Technician, Robotics Hardware Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/230f4292a60179ae8dc8/) Meta Platforms · Redmond, WA ### [Mechanical Design Engineering Mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1d7e0de4443f3eadcf14/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Mechanical Engineering - Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4ec64c89e8e43b5ec0cb/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Senior Product Manager, CE Instruments](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/2359b1cb9e59def5a5a2/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pleasanton, California, United States of America ### [Mechanical Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/a1e932aee32e15c5fbd4/) General Dynamics · Canonsburg, PA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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