Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, validate, and continuously improve low-volume manufacturing and testing of complex robotic capital equipment used for minimally invasive robotically assisted surgery.

You will participate in sustaining and new product development teams, support manufacturing lines, develop equipment, refine electro-mechanical components, and create robust process documentation and testing methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing or design-related role, or 5 years with MS in technical discipline.
• Mechanical Design / Tool Design experience.
• Strong 3D CAD and Solid Modeling skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with data analysis and process controls (Six-Sigma, CpK, ANOVA, DOE).
• Ability to travel to suppliers or Intuitive sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, qualify, release, and implement tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Resolve failures and identify root causes to improve yield.
• Assist in design reviews with a focus on DFX methods.
• Write validation protocols for equipment and PPQ for line qualification.
• Create and revise work instructions and train manufacturing teams.
• Analyze data for CpK and process capability; drive improvements.
• Support supplier engineering, purchasing, planning and quality teams.
• Create and revise PFMEA and risk management documents.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Tool Design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Communication

ALM/PLM

Six Sigma

CPk

Statistical Methods

Travel

Project Management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

MES

ALM/PLM tools

Job description

• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 156400 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 4 (11)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 132900 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

Develop, Validate, and Continuously Improve the processes and tools for low-volume manufacturing and testing of complex robotic capital equipment used for minimally invasive robotically assisted laparoscopy.

The role requires effective participation in sustaining and new product development teams, involves providing support for manufacturing lines, developing manufacturing equipment, and refining electro-mechanical components, assemblies, process documentation, tooling, and test methods. Additionally, it involves challenging product designs to improve efficacy, reliability, manufacturability, and cost for robotic surgical equipment.

• Design, qualify, release, and implement tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Resolve failures of varying complexity, of both process and hardware nature. Identify specific root cause and implement solutions to improve yield/manufacturability.
• Assist in product design reviews with a focus on DFX methods.
• Write validation protocols for equipment and PPQ Protocols for line level qualification.
• Create and revise work instructions for assembly and test processes, and train manufacturing team on new content.
• Manage and examine data for CPK and process capability, and implement improvements based on data.
• Support Supplier Engineering, Purchasing, Planning and Quality teams to resolve line facing issues.
• Create, review, and revise Risk Management documents such as PFMEA.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing or design-related role, or 5 years with MS in technical discipline
• Mechanical Design / Tool Design
• Strong 3D CAD and Solid Modeling skills (Solidworks preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Necessary to engage with technicians, production management, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support and clinical marketing organizations.
• ALM and PLM tools for Engineering Change Orders and Risk Management
• Knowledge of process controls, including Six-Sigma, CPk, etc.
• Technical problem-solving skills with ability to identify root cause and drive corrective action (Fishbone, 8D Analysis)
• Ability to employ statistical methods (Cpk, ANOVA, Design of Experiments,) in data analysis for process development and problem-solving.
• Able to travel periodically to suppliers or Intuitive manufacturing sites.
• Experience with managing projects around product and process changes.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on fast-paced projects simultaneously.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, or similar relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent problem solving ability, including demonstrated ability to effectively design, execute, report on, and draw conclusions from experiments
• Demonstrated understanding of component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, transfer molding, thermoforming, machining, stamping, and MIM
• ISO9001, ISO 13485, or experience in medical device manufacturing environment
• MS degree in an engineering discipline listed above
• Excellent technical skills in prototyping, tooling development, and troubleshooting
• Machine tool experience
• Basic experience with software tools/scripting (eg. Matlab, Python, etc.)
• Foundation in design, fabrication, and assembly process development for complex mechanical assemblies
• Prior experience with Documentation and production control systems: Agile, SAP, MES
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design experiments, solve problems and implement them in manufacturing
• Experience in Just-In-Time, Demand Flow Technology, and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Prior experience with complex device manufacturing
• Previous experience with ERP systems (preferred SAP)

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 employeeswho 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’sstart 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
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.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

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.