Clinical Applications Engineer Reprocessing (mwd)

Primary Function of Position:

The Clinical Applications Engineer - Reprocessing serves as a technical liaison for Intuitives endoluminal reprocessing solutions across new and existing markets. This position is critical for enabling the successful deployment and sustainability of Intuitives endoluminal reprocessing programs in diverse healthcare settings.

Working cross-functionally with commercial teams, reprocessing trainers, engineering, and external partners, this role ensures that reprocessing solutions are technically sound, compliant, scalable, and aligned with regional and customer-specific needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute exploratory reprocessing research programs to support expansion into new regions.
• Develop and implement project plans for research programs.
• Collaborate with commercial, clinical, and market teams to prioritize expansion targets.
• Engage stakeholders (hospital admins, clinical staff) and conduct site assessments to understand local reprocessing needs.
• Deliver tailored information sessions and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor outcomes and share learnings with leadership for continuous program improvement.
• Serve as the voice of the customer during early‑stage product development by gathering feedback from end users and external partners, identifying customer challenges, and advocating effective solutions.
• Support validation and launch strategies, including hands‑on field training and feedback collection.
• Review documentation as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure clarity and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in medical procedures and reprocessing with applicable certifications.
• Minimum 4 years of industry experience with a proven track record of translating customer needs into actionable design insights.
• Experience working directly with customers to articulate the value and potential of new medical technologies and thrive in a high‑energy, fast‑paced, and customer‑facing environment.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with international cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones to ensure effective communication and coordinated execution.
• Experience navigating complex or high‑tension situations and aligning stakeholders toward forward‑looking solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Acts as a Medical Device Consultant (Medizinprodukteberater) in Austria and Germany after appropriate training as per legal requirement and provides guidance, insight, and support in the proper handling of Intuitive medical devices.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60%, often on short notice, to support accounts across multiple geographies.
• Fluent in English and German.

Additional Information:

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Haftungsausschluss für US‑Exportkontrollen: In Übereinstimmung mit den U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) können einige Positionen bei Intuitive Surgical US‑Exportkontrollen für potenzielle Mitarbeiter unterliegen, die Staatsangehörige von Ländern sind, die derzeit einen Embargo‑ oder Sanktionsstatus haben.

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Für jede intuitive Rolle, die Exportkontrollen unterliegt, hängen die endgültigen Angebote vom Erhalt einer genehmigten Exportlizenz und/oder eines ausgeführten TCP vor dem Startdatum des potenziellen Mitarbeiters ab, was flexibel sein kann oder auch nicht und innerhalb eines Zeitrahmens, der den Einstellungsbedarf nicht unangemessen behindert. Gegebenenfalls werden die Kandidaten über die diesbezüglichen Anforderungen informiert und angewiesen.

Remote Work:

Yes

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Key Skills:

• Laboratory Experience
• Vendor Management
• Design Controls
• C/C++
• FDA Regulations
• Intellectual Property Law
• ISO 13485
• Research Experience
• SolidWorks
• Research & Development
• Internet Of Things
• Product Development

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1