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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.\nWe’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.\nThe 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.\nIf you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.\n Primary Function of Position\nThis entry level manufacturing engineer will support multiple manufacturing lines for both mature and new instruments and accessories for the Ion platform. This engineer must be able to support existing manufacturing lines, recommend and implement improved manufacturing processes, and lead manufacturing line transfers. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across functions ranging from Quality and Design to Manufacturing in the US and Mexico.\nEssential Job Duties\nLead manufacturing line transfer projects, including:Lead project management effectively, including monitoring schedules for multiple functions across two plants\nProcure, assemble, and qualify custom mechanical and electromechanical equipment\nImprove equipment documentation and design as needed for continuous improvement in preparation for further transfers\nDevelop an in-depth understanding of our manufacturing processes, and transfer knowledge to new engineers and assemblers from a remote location to facilitate an effective transfer\nTroubleshoot electromechanical equipment problems, including collaboration with third party equipment makers as needed, e.g. braiders, laminators, or testing equipment\n\nSupport several Ion manufacturing lines including:Establish regular communication with the production team to ensure they have the best support possible for both short and long term needs\nManage product reliability improvements from concept to implementation\nIdentify, design, qualify, document and introduce assembly/test fixtures and equipment\nImprove process flows of Ion instrument manufacturing lines to optimize for reliability, efficiency, capacity, cost, and technician safety\nExecute and mentor others in manufacturing process validations, process FMEAs, and other elements associated with production Master Validation Plans\nProvide product and process Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFX) input to enhance manufacturability, and lead improvement implementations\nManage manufacturing strategy and production capability for Ion Instrument lines to minimize customer backorders\nMaintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material disposition and Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation\nProvide technical support for failure analyses and root cause investigations of product failures\n\nContribute to the establishment of group and individual objectives consistent with overall product development goals, including priority setting, establishment of metrics, and effectively communicating progress\nProvide resource budget estimates for product and process improvements, tooling development, and testing\nWorks with Quality and Regulatory to ensure that the team follows appropriate GMP, design history file (DHF), and device history record (DHR) guidelines per FDA requirements\n Required Skills and Experience\nStrong technical problem solving and analytical skills\nFamiliar with various component manufacturing processes (machining , injection molding & MIM, stamping, coining, extrusion)\nFamiliar with mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks)\nFamiliar with Process and Equipment Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ)\nStrong organizational skills and ability to work on several fast-paced projects simultaneously\nMechanical design and analysis skills, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, and stress analysis is a plus\nAble to communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional peers, executive leadership, internal customers, and external suppliers\nPrior experience with Design Control processes for medical devices and/or clinical applications of the surgical instruments, and/or automated equipment design is a plus\n25% travel (including international) is required\nRequired Education and Training\nB.S. degree in engineering discipline, M.S. preferred\n 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.\nIntuitive 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.\nMandatory Notices\nU.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.\nCertain 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).\nFor 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.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.\nPreference 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.\nThis position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on\nbusiness need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.\nCompensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the\ncandidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.\nAccommodation & Accessibility Notice:\nIntuitive 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 .\nWe 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. 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