Intuitive · 1 week ago
Lead Engineering Technician
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$41/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to minimally invasive care. The Lead Engineering Technician will oversee daily operations of the debug team, ensuring efficient task completion and mentoring new technicians while collaborating with engineering teams to address manufacturing and quality issues.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations under the guidance of a production supervisor
Lead by example, and ensure technicians are motivated, engaged, and have all resources needed for maximum productivity
Assist in training, mentoring, and professional development for debug technicians
Reduce quality notification backlog as well as drive other process improvement projects
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives with engineering and quality teams
Create and distribute daily production reports that include performance to plan, quality issues, and equipment/fixture issues
Provide process feedback to the manufacturing, engineering, and training teams
PL and VR Tracking and Managing
Driving meetings for trends or issues
Prepare and present production and/or quality data as assigned by management
Provide training plan for employees to ensure job rotation
Communicate with Mfg. Leads to identify the priorities of production line support
Monitor team-member performance (safety, quality, efficiency, attendance) and escalate issues to management as needed
Crosstrain or mentor others in areas of expertise (as needed)
Provide Manufacturing Systems Production support
Other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of component level troubleshooting experience on complex FPGA/Microprocessor-based Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs)
In-depth knowledge of Intuitive surgical systems, manufacturing processes, and equipment
Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and propose solutions to electromechanical failure modes
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot manufacturing escalations and quality notifications
Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of technicians, including delegating tasks and providing guidance
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, engineers, and other stakeholders
Ability to perform complex failure analysis using proper engineering FMEA methods
Familiarity with Six-Sigma methods and ability to apply LEAN concepts
Ability to interpret and/or develop queries for data collection and process improvement analysis
Effective use of troubleshooting and measurement equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters, function generators, test platforms
Excellent engineering technical documentation skills and ability to convey complex analyses cross-functionally
Ability to drive change through leadership initiative, project establishment, presentation skills and cross-functional approval/acceptance
Self-starter and motivated to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and military training
Preferred
Hands-on troubleshooting experience is preferred
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Experience with Agile, SAP, MES, and SPC or equivalent tools
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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