Senior Clinical Development Engineer- SP, I&A

Requirements

• Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to cultivate collaboration across multiple disciplines
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
• Proven success recognizing critical issues and driving them to closure by taking coordinated action
• Self-starter needing minimal supervision
• Self-confident and able to react quickly under pressure
• Travel:
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, internationally and domestic
• Special Working Conditions:
• For positions related to development of the optical/vision system, the ability to have near and far visual acuity (clarity between 12 inches and 20 feet with or without corrective lenses), stereoscopy, and the ability to see all colors is required.
• 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 COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
• Mandatory Notices
• U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
• Preference will be

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Additional Information

Primary Function of the Position The Senior Clinical Development Engineer (CDE) uses their in-depth knowledge of the surgical environment and medical technology to work with design engineers and clinicians to define, develop, and validate the clinical function of new products within our Single-port surgical robotic platform instrumentation and accessories. The primary focus of the CDE is to establish and validate data-driven clinical requirements to ensure a high-quality patient outcome. Essential Job Duties Apply in-depth knowledge of the operating room environment and of the da Vinci Surgical Systems to become an expert within the company on the clinical application of Intuitive's products Provide a clinical voice to product development by defining and assessing clinical performance of new products Collaborate with marketing partners and clinicians to identify and understand clinical needs Use an analytical approach to identify potential product enhancements and new product ideas Take an active role in new product development teams, including contributing to design reviews, and providing design guidance to engineering design teams Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products Support regulatory documentation and submissions Provide subject matter expertise to user manual and training documentation development Support clinical evaluation of new products at key customer sites Maintain current knowledge of clinical applications of Intuitive's products Keep Intuitive's vision and values at the forefront of decision making Perform other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals Required Skills and Experience 8 years of experience in medical device industry with a Bachelor's degree, OR 6 years experience with a Master's degree, OR 3 years with a PhD degree Proven experience in supporting a medical product from design to launch Experience working with surgeons in an operating room environment Fluent in surgical terminology and sound knowledge of anatomy and surgical technique Excellent mechanical aptitude and intuition for spatial relations, including the ability to understand complex mechanical products Excellent analytical capability and practical skills to develop test methods and draw conclusions

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