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Job Location drjobs

Chapel Hill, NC - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Advanced Tissue Models goal is to provide realistic accurate and engaging simulation models for Intuitive training pathways as well as for surgical society and/or academic teaching programs.  We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Product Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will play a critical part in the entire product lifecycle from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate closely with surgeons engineers and crossfunctional teams to develop and launch cuttingedge simulation products used to train surgeons on the use of the da Vinci surgical system as well as physicians on the use of the Ion endoluminal system. These products will be developed using a combination of synthetic and organic materials.

Essential Job Duties

  • Product Design:
    • Lead the design and development of innovative simulation models incorporating human anatomy and da Vinci surgical system and Ion endoluminal system skills.
    • Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify optimal design solutions and materials prioritizing performance durability and costeffectiveness.
    • Continuously evaluate and optimize existing product designs to enhance functionality reduce costs and meet evolving customer needs.
  • Product Development:
    • Collaborate with team members in the product development process from initial concept to successful commercialization.
    • Manage project timelines budgets and resources effectively to ensure ontime delivery and project success.
    • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors throughout the product development cycle.
    • Conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures to ensure product quality safety and compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
  • Customer Engagement:
    • Collaborate closely with surgeons physicians and crossfunctional teams to deeply understand their needs and requirements.
    • Provide expert technical support and assistance to customers on product usage troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Manufacturing Support:
    • Partner with manufacturing engineering to develop optimize and support efficient manufacturing processes systems and hardware.
    • Play a key role in the successful transition of new products from R&D to fullscale production.
    • Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology between R&D and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

  • Strong 2D and 3D visualization skills including sketching storyboarding digital rendering and CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Indepth understanding of materials science manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
  • Passion for design and innovation with a strong curiosity and desire to continuously learn.
  • Excellent problemsolving analytical and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fastpaced collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing.

Required Education and Training

  • Minimum Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience in product design and development.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Ability to lift at least 40lbs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Masters degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
  • Experience working with synthetic polymers and other synthetic materials.
  • Knowledge of systems controls servo motors pneumatic systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology.


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 COVID19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

EEO and AA Policy

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.

We provide marketcompetitive 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 salary ranges are listed.


Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Fulltime

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