Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Primary Function of Position

You will be responsible for supporting SW/electrical/networking-related parts of the dV5 Tower (VSC) as they move from design to NPI and into manufacturing. This position is highly collaborative, and strong communication/presentation skills are fundamental to successful partnerships with engineering, production and management teams.

Essential Job Duties

• Take ownership of various Vision Cart mfg processes and overall analysis of design.
• Provide critical DFM (Design For Manufacturability) input to development teams for electrical-based sub-assemblies that are part of dV5 Digital functionality.
• Provide suggested process & product improvements using supporting data.
• Resolve failures of varying complexity, of both process and hardware nature.  Identify specific root cause, and implement solutions to improve yield/manufacturability.
• Employ/implement preventive measures to reduce failures.
• Understanding of some error codes, P values, UID test functions.
• Utilize knowledge of assembly/parts, suppliers, mfg and test processes.
• Assist with execution of purges and other major quality control processes for production, when product defects are identified.
• Assist with DMR and DHR documentation updates.
• Support/suggest cost reduction improvements to design and other groups.
• Own and execute minor/local Production Process Qualification (PPQ) validations.  Assists with major PPQ (full line or factory) validations.
• May support project teams: CAPA, MCF, Field issues, etc.
• Execute complex DMR/DHR, BOM, and traveler document changes with little oversight.
• Translate factory/production data into actions or recommendations for improvements, with understanding of: DPU, yield, CPk, trend charts
• Regularly use statistical tools independently to drive data metric reporting and process improvements.
• Participate in risk analysis project teams whose intentions are to identify compliance gaps that may affect yields and quality metrics.  Understands implications of lifecycles, how they are used in product development.
• May occasionally mentor entry level or intern engineers for line support and troubleshooting.
• Assist with project team coordination and task assignments.
• Participate in project teams for root cause analysis, DPU reduction, process improvements, CAPAs, Cost reduction, etc.  Established good working relationships with close functions (Production, Quality Eng, Design Eng, Supplier Eng, etc.)
• Present data and solutions at project team meetings or other limited audiences.
• May informally supervise the work of technicians, document specialists, or interns
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a manufacturing or design-related role
• Basic engineering principles and analysis techniques
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, including basic understanding of how SW runs on distributed nodes in system.
• Solid understanding of computer networking, including cloud-based computing
• Basic experience with software tools/scripting (eg. Matlab, Python, etc.)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Necessary to engage with technicians, production management, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support and clinical marketing organizations.
• Advanced skills with desktop software applications (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of process controls, including Six-Sigma, CPk, etc.
• High level of personal initiative, confidence and leadership, to influence product design to improve reliability, robustness and performance.
• Troubleshooting ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failures and troubleshoot to component level.
• Knowledge and execution of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Excellent documentation skills and high standards for instructional clarity/accuracy.
• High energy and genuine excitement to learn and get to the bottom of problems.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS degree in Computer Science/Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, Biomedical Eng or other similar field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS degree in an engineering discipline listed above.
• Prior experience working in an FDA/ISO regulated environment.
• Prior experience with Documentation and production control systems: Agile, SAP, MES
• Prior experience in development of: Matlab, Python
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design experiments, solve problems and implement them in manufacturing
• Expert knowledge (black-belt) of process controls, including Six-Sigma, CPk, etc.
• Prior experience evaluating/managing suppliers, of both customer and COTS parts.
• Experience in Just-In-Time, Demand Flow Technology, and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

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 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 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 salary ranges are listed.