Job Description

Primary Function of Position
Contribute your technical manufacturing, equipment design and project management skills to a
dynamic manufacturing engineering team creating precision instruments for minimally invasive
robotic surgery.
The role requires active participation in a manufacturing engineering organization in order to
refine electro-mechanical components, assemblies, process documentation, tooling and test
methods to improve efficacy, reliability, manufacturability and cost for surgical robotic
instruments.
Essential Job Duties
Contribute to a collaborative team, which is focused on continuous improvement

Employ Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFx) to
develop optimal product architecture in terms of reliability,
quality, and cost.
Specify, design, document, and procure the equipment
necessary to perform each process step.
Plan, budget, and provide the production equipment necessary to meet manufacturing
capacity requirements.
Define lean manufacturing process flows to maximize production efficiency.
Author process FMEA's to identify and address potential manufacturing defects and
minimize risks to patient safety.
Validate manufacturing equipment and processes to ensure efficacy and compliance with
applicable requirements.
Maintain and improve production quality, yield, cost, and capacity.
Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action
closure, discrepant material disposition, and Engineering Change Order (ECO)
implementation.
Evaluate and help in the selection of suppliers for mechanical parts if required.
Help resolve supplier quality issues.
Update and revise Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs) to ensure accuracy and
completeness
Address line support issues as they arise; Document and report any variances, problems,
issues, or concerns on all aspects of the manufacturing process
Provide production personnel with expectations and performance feedback regularly in
the production process
Understand, train personnel, and enforce strict adherence to the applicable Department
Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Quality
System
Maintain up-to-date and accessible training records for MPIs and Quality System
documents
Assist in setting and attaining quarterly and annual production goals
Learn and enforce company safety policies and practices
Active participant in quality improvement initiatives, providing feedback to find the root
cause and problem-solving.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
- Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple fast-paced assignments
simultaneously

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a
range of technical disciplines and cultures with a broad slate of
stakeholders, including management, peers, customers, and
suppliers
- Ability to solve complex technical problems with equipment
and/or manufacturing processes
Required Education and Training
- B.S. degree in engineering discipline required
- M.S. degree in engineering discipline preferred
Working Conditions
None
Preferred Skills and Experience
1-3 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or design engineering supporting Mid-high
volume complex mechanism manufacturing experience
Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, such as machining, injection
molding, MIM, crimping, welding, soldering, or joining with adhesives
Quantitative process development skills in areas such as (p)FMEA, tolerance analysis,
DoE, SPC, GR&R, and CpK
Experience with Mechanical CAD (Solidworks) and PLM (Agile) software
Prior experience with the Design Control processes for medical devices
Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing 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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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.