Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Medical Devices

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, is seeking an entry level manufacturing engineer to support multiple Ion platform lines. You will lead line transfer projects, improve processes, and collaborate across Quality, Design, and Manufacturing in the US and Mexico.

Responsibilities include establishing production support, driving reliability improvements, and mentoring others in process validations. Travel up to 25% is required; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong technical problem solving and analytical skills.
• Familiar with various component manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding & MIM, stamping, coining, extrusion).
• Familiar with mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Familiar with Process and Equipment Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ).
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional peers and suppliers.
• 25% travel (including international) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing line transfer projects across two plants and monitor schedules.
• Procure, assemble, and qualify custom mechanical/electromechanical equipment.
• Improve equipment documentation and design for continuous improvement and transfers.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing processes and transfer knowledge to new engineers remotely.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical equipment problems with external vendors as needed.
• Support Ion manufacturing lines and optimize process flows for reliability and efficiency.
• Provide DFMA input to enhance manufacturability and lead improvement implementations.
• Ensure GMP, DHF, and DHR guidelines per FDA requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

CAD SolidWorks

IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 25%

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, is seeking an entry level manufacturing engineer to support multiple Ion platform lines. You will lead line transfer projects, improve processes, and collaborate across Quality, Design, and Manufacturing in the US and Mexico.

Responsibilities include establishing production support, driving reliability improvements, and mentoring others in process validations. Travel up to 25% is required; on-site work is expected.