Primary Function of Position:

Manufacturing Engineer (Service) is responsible for supporting production released robotic systems. Deliver improvements in reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, capacity, and cost. Provide mechanical support for cross-functional teams including electrical and software disciplines.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provides product and process Design for Manufacturability input to enhance manufacturability and servicing
• Takes ownership of products from production phase through end-of-life
• Assists in creation and maintenance of efficient “mid-volume” manufacturing assembly line, specifying and/or refining BOMs, work flow processes and detailed work instructions
• Provides training and support to repair technicians
• Design, qualify, document and introduce production and service assembly/test fixtures and equipment
• Takes responsibility for maintaining compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material dispositions and ECO implementation
• Provides technical support analyzing and/or performing failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns
• Leads/participates in initiatives focused on yield improvement, material cost reduction, capacity enhancement, and outsourcing of assemblies
• Must possess strong communication skills to interface with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support and clinical marketing organizations
• Performs other duties as required

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Required: Candidate must be of high character and energy with regard for detail
• Demonstrated Electro-mechanical and/or Process Engineering ability
• Demonstrated ability in failure analysis and continuous improvement
• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Solid modeling experience (ProE, Solid Works, or similar)
• Minimum 3 years experience as design or manufacturing engineer supporting product with significant mechanical content
• Prior experience with various sensor applications and technologies, including reliability and performance assessment
• Prior experience working in an FDA/ISO regulated environment a plus
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design experiments
• Prior responsibility for process, equipment or product validation/verification
• Prior experience applying automated equipment, complex mechanism manufacturing, or robotics
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques

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 employees
who 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 government’s 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 employee’s
start 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.

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.