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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:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Under general supervision, follows oral and/or written instructions in performance of a wide variety of skilled technical maintenance, repair, and testing on complex digital and analog electronic components, electrical and electro-mechanical components, cable assemblies, sub-assemblies, assemblies, field replaceable units (FRU) and systems to support a wide variety of Robotic Systems.

Regular use of diagnostic software for localizing equipment and system problems, specialized testing equipment, analyzers, digital oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, clocks, timers, calipers, voltmeters, power supplies, rulers, and other test equipment as required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performs, repair, test, and/or Failure analysis across multiple FRUs
• Mentors new team members in area’s of expertise
• Reports and initiates quality issues (VRs, Process Log), records transactions in SAP as needed to preserve traceability
• Works independently towards daily and weekly repair targets without leadership intervention
• Analyzes wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, fab drawings, mechanical component drawings to conduct repair and testing of FRUs Performs repair of complex electro-mechanical assemblies per applicable work Instructions Participates in investigational teams for FRU's to provide input if required.
• Performs complex tasks in preparation for repair and testing of all FRU's.
• Ability to verify assembly documentation accuracy, read engineering drawings etc. Sets up and operates machines/equipment /fixtures needed to perform repair and testing processes.
• Communicates status of repairs with leads/supervisors and other departments as necessary.
• Provides detailed symptom descriptions for failures uncovered during repair, functional test and calibration to assist in component-level troubleshooting.
• Conducts complex quality inspection of own or other's work to ensure workmanship standards are met.
• Properly completes required documentation and helps maintain its accuracy.
• Initiates material requests.
• Follows all corporate, safety, SOP, DOP procedures and regulations.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Communicates process flow recommendations to Leads/Supervisor/Manager or designee..
• Maintains an excellent attendance record.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum High school diploma and AA or equivalent Minimum of AA or college degree preferred; 2-4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and understand work instructions. 
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to do basic math.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply logical, sensible understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with situations including up to several variables. Ability to report actual or potential quality issues. Ability to suggest and implement process improvements.
• Computer skills: Proficient in use of personal computers as part of daily work, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and SAP ERP System, ACCS (Agile) system (our quality system) to retrieve and submit on-line documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical internal customers.
• Acute attention to detail; excellent organizational skills.
• High level of professional integrity and ethics
• Ability to work varying shifts.
• Must have ability to complete training courses.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Able to use office and test equipment in a typical office/light manufacturing environment.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial continual motion.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, depth and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Typical production & repairs environment.
• General knowledge of clean and organized work areas and practices.
• High urgency and stress associated with customer deadlines.
• Some risk of exposure to electrical shock and commonly used chemical compounds such as epoxy, denatured alcohol and acetone.
• Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary.

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.

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.