Intuitive · 9 hours ago
Operations Data Engineer
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $216K/yr
2+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Operations Data Engineer plays a critical role in transforming manufacturing operations by building data pipelines and visualizations that enhance real-time visibility and performance metrics.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
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 end‑to‑end visibility across production lines, equipment, and MES/ERP systems
Build dynamic, user‑friendly dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for both leadership and shop‑floor 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, high‑availability 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 non‑technical audiences
Qualification
Required
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 hands‑on experience using SQL
Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation and documentation skills
Strong organization and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to distill complex information into clear insights that support operational improvements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or other quantitative field
Preferred
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)
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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