Operations Data Engineer

Primary Function of Position

The Operations Data Engineer plays a critical role in transforming how manufacturing teams see and understand their operations by building and operating data pipelines models and visualizations that deliver realtime line visibility to manufacturing performance and associated key performance indicators (KPIs).  This role partners with Manufacturing Engineering Automation Equipment and Test (AET) Engineering Operations Industrial Engineering Quality and IT/Data teams to architect reliable data flows from MES/ERP and equipment sources transform raw signals into trusted semantic models and surface insights via dashboards and alerts that drive business efficiencies and support continuous improvement (throughput yield cost rework OEE).

The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data engineering and operations.  They enjoy understanding how complex manufacturing systems work uncovering hidden patterns in data and turning raw information into intuitive analytics that drive action on the floor.  This role is perfect for someone who is energized by solving meaningful problems partnering closely with crossfunctional teams and owning the full lifecycle of datafrom source to insight.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop maintain and enhance data pipelines that power manufacturing operations with high reliability and performance balancing latency reliability and cost

• Build new integrations to close data gaps ensuring endtoend visibility across production lines equipment and MES/ERP systems

• Build dynamic userfriendly dashboards that provide clear actionable insights for both leadership and shopfloor teams

• Ensure data quality and KPI accuracy by identifying and resolving discrepancies between source systems and analytics outputs

• Implement proactive monitoring data validation and automated quality checks to deliver trusted highavailability datasets

• Serve as the analytics point of contact for Operations and Manufacturing Engineering - prioritize requirements publish release notes and host enablement sessions with line leaders and supervisors

• Work with data teams across the organization to ensure the right data is available to answer questions and monitor operations

• Communicate technical findings in a clear compelling way that resonates with both technical and nontechnical audiences

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional role involving data (e.g. data engineering data science data visualizations)

• Minimum 1 year of programming or scripting experience (e.g. Python C Java Bash PowerShell)

• Minimum 1 year of handson experience using SQL

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) presentation and documentation skills

• Strong organization and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Ability to distill complex information into clear insights that support operational improvements

Required Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in Business Economics Statistics Engineering Physics or other quantitative field

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience building operating or supporting Operations data pipelines or analytics systems

• Experience with Snowflake SQL

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with understanding of MRP systems and factory workflows

• Proficiency with visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau Smartsheet or Posit

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC)

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

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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