Intuitive · 2 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer 3
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$131K/yr - $189K/yr
3+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Manufacturing Engineer 3 will support the production of Da Vinci Surgical Robotic systems by applying knowledge of system engineering to perform failure analysis and improve manufacturing processes.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or equivalent
Preferred
"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
MS degree in Engineering preferred
Benefits
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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