Intuitive · 2 days ago
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 3
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$124K/yr - $179K/yr
1+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery focused on creating innovative healthcare solutions. The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 3 will contribute technical expertise in manufacturing, design, and project management to develop precision instruments for minimally invasive robotic surgery, emphasizing manufacturing operations and product performance. Responsibilities include leading new product introductions and optimizing manufacturing assembly lines.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize efficient mid- to high-volume manufacturing assembly lines, including:
Specifying, documenting, procuring, qualifying, and implementing production fixtures, hand tools, and manufacturing equipment
Designing workplace layouts and process flows for optimal efficiency and ergonomics
Identifying critical inspection and test checkpoints and integrating automated verification where applicable
Developing and validating robust fixtures to ensure process stability and repeatability
Continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing first-pass yield, reducing cycle time, improving product reliability, and lowering production costs
Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment maintain full compliance with the company’s quality system and regulatory requirements
Evaluate and select suppliers for fixtures and equipment and resolve quality or delivery issues in collaboration with supply chain partners
Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) feedback to design engineers to promote standardization and component commonality across assemblies
Launch and validate new manual and automated production processes, ensuring smooth transition from development to manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering required; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent engineering disciplines will also be considered
Minimum of 1 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally with mid- to high-volume surgical or medical products
Familiarity with high-volume automated assembly
Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment
Proven ability to make incremental improvements to existing designs and manufacturing processes
Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environments, particularly within medical device manufacturing
Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
Willingness to travel periodically to the Mexico manufacturing facility and supplier sites, with occasional weekend shift support as needed
Preferred
Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and development preferred; background in robotics and automation is a plus
Benefits
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
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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