Marie Stauffer
About Marie Stauffer
Marie Stauffer is a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in instruments, currently employed at Vicarious Surgical Inc. She has a background in biomedical engineering and has held various engineering roles, including significant contributions to robotic component testing and design.
Current Role at Vicarious Surgical
Marie Stauffer currently serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Instruments division at Vicarious Surgical Inc. since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for leading the design and development of mechanical systems for surgical robotics. Her expertise contributes to the advancement of innovative solutions in robotic surgery.
Previous Experience at Vicarious Surgical
Prior to her current position, Marie worked as a Mechanical Engineer II and Trocar Tech Lead at Vicarious Surgical Inc. from 2021 to 2023. During this time, she was instrumental in the development of robotic components, including a robotic arm hinge joint design that enhanced mechanical strength while reducing cost and assembly time.
Experience at Smith & Nephew
Marie Stauffer held two positions at Smith & Nephew. She worked as an R&D Engineer I from 2018 to 2021, where she designed and prototyped an electromechanical sensor stackup that significantly increased resolution. She briefly served as an R&D Engineer II in 2021 for one month, focusing on research and development initiatives in Andover, Massachusetts.
Teaching Role at Georgia Tech
From 2017 to 2018, Marie Stauffer was a Prototyping Instructor at the Invention Studio at Georgia Tech. In this role, she guided students in the prototyping process, sharing her knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering and design.
Education in Biomedical Engineering
Marie Stauffer earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to the medical field.