Equipment Engineering Project Manager

Primary Function of Position

The Equipment Engineering Project Manager 3 will be an integral member of Intuitives Automation Equipment and Test (AET) team.  The Equipment Engineering Project Manager 3 will lead robust project planning execution management of project budget and resourcing collaboration across a matrixed organization and transparent communication and reporting in the manufacturing delivery and installation of custom and COTS equipment to Intuitives (global) manufacturing lines.

In addition the ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in equipment engineering as follows:

• Evaluates selects and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products.

• Oversees the installation modification upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

• Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers technical notices upgrades and safety issues.

• Studies equipment performance and reliability.

• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.

• Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.

Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager)

• Align with the team on make/buy decisions select suppliers get quotes and drive purchase orders

• Manage purchase orders and builds of equipment.

• Manage receipt and storage of materials by project as it arrives.

• Arrange logistics and customs paperwork for large systems shipping in and out.

• Select and lead outside contractors in the fabrication and integration of manufacturing equipment and support them with change implementations.

• Support finance related activities including creation of Request Capital Expenditures (RCEs) budget status capitalization reporting etc.

• Leads the successful rollout of updates to equipment across (global) manufacturing sites.

• Manage equipment spare inventory to ensure robust availability to the production line.

• Manage the build bringup and delivery of custom equipment to other internal customers.

• Report manufacturing equipment performance including equipment events downtime and issues.

• Determine troubleshooting maintenance and calibration procedures for equipment.

• Document the equipment requirements specifications design setup acceptance test qualification maintenance/calibration and operation in compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).

• Support assembly bring up and test equipment in preparation for successful qualification activities. 

• Perform qualification and validation on manufacturing equipment to fulfill company and government requirements.

• Provide equipment-related technical support to on-going production operations.

• Design and implementation of continuous improvement projects related to test equipment.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills knowledge and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Proficiency in mechatronic systems including reading electrical schematics pneumatic diagrams and knowledge of electromechanical components and motion control applications.

• Ability to integrate mechatronics components into a larger system through wiring and mechanical assembly techniques.

• Troubleshooting of complex electromechanical systems that include elements of motion control pneumatics vision and PLC programming.

• Knowledge and experience in use of special mechanical electronics and measuring equipment.

• 3D CAD proficiency SolidWorks preferred.

• Ability to learn report creation and exporting of data from Agile Ariba Tableau and Data Warehouse.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-starter attitude and comfort in a hands-on environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent ability to manage outside contractors.

• Ability to travel periodically as specified in the job description.

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Electronics Engineering Mechatronics or similar.

• Minimum 4 years work experience (B.S.) or 2 years work experience (M.S.) as Equipment Engineer Test Engineer Automation Engineer Tooling Mechatronic Engineer or similar.

• Minimum 1 years experience in planning and managing of manufacturing of electro-mechanical assemblies and equipment.

Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job.  If not applicable state none)

None

Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills knowledge and experience that are not required to perform the job but are desirable to have)

• Experience in SAP for purchasing and management of quality notifications.

• Experience with ALM software such as Agile.

• Familiarity with regulated Quality Systems or medical device regulations.

• Familiarity with MRP planning concepts.

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.

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

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time