Senior Manager- Electrical Engineering

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission : we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position :

The Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering will lead and grow a high-performing team responsible for developing and supporting innovative surgical devices and accessories for the da Vinci Surgical System—from concept through launch and into sustained support. This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can make sound decisions under pressure and ambiguity. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a proven track record of successful product development, and a passion for mentoring and empowering engineering talent. This position offers shared responsibility and shared reward, supported by a collaborative leadership team committed to your success and career growth.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team representing Electrical Engineering on cross-functional project teams that design, develop, and support products for robotic surgery
• Oversee the development of schedules, budgets, and resource plans for the team’s activities; report status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Drive the professional development, performance management, and career growth of team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define high- and low-level design requirements aligned with clinical and market needs
• Guide the development, implementation, testing, and documentation of design solutions that meet regulatory, quality, and user requirements
• Ensure timely and compliant creation of Design History File documentation per company quality systems and FDA regulations
• Champion rapid prototyping and iterative design to evaluate emerging technologies and inform future product directions
• Provide strategic engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues, balancing speed and rigor
• Oversee prototype development and evaluation to inform product roadmap and release content
• Serve as lead technical authority on cross-functional teams, influencing architecture decisions and driving system-level integration
• Provide expert-level technical guidance to internal stakeholders on electronics and robotic surgical technologies
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory processes across all phases of development
• Promote an independent, efficient work style while fostering versatility, adaptability, and team collaboration

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training

Experience with the complete product lifecycle from concept to volume production strongly preferred

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team is critical

A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of tough technical problems

Understanding of the importance of clear and effective documentation in a highly regulated design environment

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 COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Mandatory Notices

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 market-competitive 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 compensation ranges are listed.

Base Salary Range Region 1 : $193,200 - $289,800

Base Salary Range Region 2 : $164,200 - $246,400

Shift : Day

Workplace Type : Onsite - This job is fully onsite.