Manufacturing Engineer 3

Primary Function of Position
As a member of the manufacturing engineering team you will work in a dynamic fast paced and
challenging environment. You will be responsible for supporting production of Da Vinci Surgical
Robotic systems by applying your knowledge of system engineering including software and
electromechanical assemblies to perform failure analysis and repair of our systems. Your goal will
be to improve customer experience through improvements in the reliability manufacturing yield
and design improvements of these surgical systems

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)
This position is a dynamic technical systems focused role that
requires strong communication problem solving cross functional
teamwork and ability to present and drive continuous improvement to processes products and
systems. This role covers Failure Analysis Repair and Test of components in surgical systems.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Create maintain and improve manufacturing processes and methods to perform failure
analysis repair and test of returned products.
Develop qualify and implement manufacturing processes in support of repair and test of
systems field replaceable units.
Performing failure analysis on electromechanical assemblies and related components
utilizing design documentation manufacturing test data software tools and a variety of
lab / bench equipment.
Identify emerging failure trends through structured problem solving (DMAIC 8D
Fishbone 5 Why) data analysis manufacturing data yields and statistical process
control
Creating and leading data driven cross-functional engineering team meetings to address
manufacturing issues.
Prevents issue reoccurrence by successfully driving continuous improvement learnings
from root cause analysis within engineering and manufacturing environments.
Establish and perform IQ/OQ/PQ for equipment and test fixtures. Qualify manufacturing
lines through development release and execution of process validations (PPQ).
Provide production line support for day-to-day manufacturing issues and advanced failure
analysis support

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with respect to customer experience including failure
modes repeated issues problem not reproduced issues.
Drive efficiency improvements in repair and test processes through test-time reduction first pass yield improvements and repair methodology continuous improvement

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience
Strong troubleshooting mind set - an ability to methodically break down a system or
process into subparts to identify failures and troubleshoot to a component level.
Familiarity with 8D problem solving Fishbone Diagraming and the 5 Whys.
Minimum 3-5 years experience as design or manufacturing engineer supporting product
with significant mechanical / electromechanical content.
Sense of curiosity and a willingness to always dig deeper.
Ability to read electronic and mechanical schematics assembly and fabrication drawings
Strong skills in problem solving and using Minitab/JMP Python SQL Tableau and/or
other SW tools for data analysis to identify root cause and drive corrective actions.
Required Education and Training
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer
Engineering/Science or equivalent.
MS degree in Engineering preferred.
Working Conditions
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry parts weighing up to 40 lbs
Ability to maneuver into spaces around robotic system
Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills knowledge and experience
that are not required to perform the job but are desirable to have)

Self-starter attitude and comfort in a hands-on
environment where he/she can demonstrate an ability to
work with other engineers to influence product and
manufacturing design to improve reliability.
Experience in an ISO 13485 ISO 9001 or medical device manufacturing environment
Experience and proficiency in ERP CRM PLM software including SAP and Agile.
Experience with use of EE lab equipment including: Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers
Power supplies and Multimeters

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.

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 base compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time