Senior IQC inspector

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Sr. IQC Technician to perform inspections of purchased parts, ensuring they meet specifications prior to manufacturing. Responsibilities include training new inspectors, operating various metrology equipment, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve processes.

Candidates should have a solid background in inspection techniques, metrology methods, and relevant certifications. The role is fully onsite in Sunnyvale, California, offering a chance to contribute to significant advancements in healthcare technologies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Certification from authorized Zeiss Trainer is required.
• Must be knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of purchased parts and assemblies.
• Train and mentor new inspectors.
• Communicate inspection results to engineers.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Metrology methods

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SAP proficiency

Education

High school diploma

A.S. Engineering Degree

Tools

Zeiss CMM machines

Optical comparator

Standard metrology equipment

Job description

• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 36 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Support 4 (4)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 31 USD

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Sr. IQC Technician will be performing dimensional and visual inspections of purchased parts, assemblies and products to ensure incoming specifications have been met prior to release to manufacturing and finished goods. Also responsible for the training and mentoring of new employees, as well as performing more complex types of inspections.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Trains new inspectors and mentors them on how to process lots to release.
• Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts.
• Senior Inspector has the ability to stand in for the Supervisor when not present.
• Attend production and engineering meetings to understand manufacturing and R&D material needs.
• Ability to prioritize materials that need to be processed for Manufacturing and R&D needs based on reports and meetings.
• Set‑up fixturing and operate Zeiss CMM using Calypso software is desired skill, but not required.
• Ability to operate more than one CMM and process some non‑CMM lots while operating CMM machine is desired but not required.
• Operate optical comparator and other standard metrology equipment (caliper, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, surface plates, etc.) for open set‑up inspection.
• Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence, Dynascope to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill but not required.
• Certified to operate the Gear Checker machine to inspect gears is desired skill, but not required.
• Interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers regarding GD&T and best practices for measurement correlation.
• Conduct visual/dimensional inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to procedures or specifications and disposition based upon results.
• Record Inspection results in computer based software (1Factory).
• Ability to review Inspection Plans and release them in 1Factory, based on required incoming inspection specifications.
• Create inspection history files and upload to ERP system.
• Perform inspection on parts/fixtures for the PMC (Calibration Group).
• Handle materials in accordance to procedures and prevent mix‑ups, damage or other adverse effects.
• Use company ERP system (Inventory Control) to transact and release materials for production use.
• Create Non‑conforming reports in SAP for parts that fail their incoming specifications.
• Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested.
• Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• High school diploma, A.S. Engineering Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years min. related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires an in-depth understanding of inspection techniques and metrology methods.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Engineers, Purchasing and Suppliers on inspection/documentation issues.
• Must have certification from authorized Zeiss Trainer to operate CMM.
• Some experience managing projects or people is desired but not required.
• Requires understanding of SAP and how to process lot transactions.
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Must be SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the use of standard inspection tools and GD&T concepts.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Familiarity with Sampling Plans such as Squeglia Zero Acceptance or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and Z1.7 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes and variable data) is desired but not required.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.