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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\nThe PMC Technician 3 works under general direction, follows applicable department procedures and follows oral and written instruction. This position requires a highly motivated team player to ensure Equipment, Fixture and Tooling are calibrated before their due date, according to current SOP, and to ensure any Equipment, Fixture or Tooling are available for manufacturing or inspection of any products manufactured on the site. This position executes Preventive Maintenance on time and according to applicable ERP systems and supports any Unplanned Maintenance in a timely manner. This position is responsible for reporting or escalating any equipment or fixture with low productivity to be evaluated or fixed, and any repair not covered by PMC documentation or work instructions.\nEssential Job Duties\nFollow all corporate, safety, and production procedures and regulations.\nMaintain excellent attendance in accordance with Quality Operations guidelines.\nComplete ISU and other required training courses on time.\nPerform other duties as assigned, in compliance with performance targets set by department.\nRecord test logs or write daily activity reports as required\nEscalate safety, quality or other issues with supervisor or manager as needed.\nPerform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs on machinery to prevent breakdowns per work instructions and with appropriate tooling or fixtures as indicated by procedure.\nPerforms PM or Calibration before it expires (due date) including any top-level EFT and peripheral assets of such EFTs, and inputs results in the ERP/SAP system.\nRecord completed work on assets in ERP/ SAP and update the expiration date label on the asset for any EFT after PM or Calibration is performed.\nRecords on Quality Notifications that require an equipment event, describing problems and verification results.\nFollow-up / fulfill equipment event (EEs) forms with cross-functional teams as needed.\nRequests ECOs from the Engineering Department or QO Engineer to update or modify any PMC document that does not comply with current PMC activities\nIssue asset numbers for new or modified tooling/fixtures and manage equipment retirement.\nCoordinate with external service providers for off-site or on-site calibration and service. Identifies new Vendors/Suppliers for equipment and spare parts.\nCoordinate internal/external calibration, manage spare parts inventory, and issue and reconcile Purchase Orders (POs) for vendor services to ensure equipment uptime and adherence to ISO/FDA quality standards.\nCreate and manage a monthly/annual schedule for all preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration activities; works with external vendors to ensure prompt turnaround times on the external calibration of equipment.\nWorks closely with Engineering teams and vendors on acquiring newly developed EFTs and their delivery timelines\nMay require the physical packaging of assets to be transferred to outside vendors of other Intuitive sites. May require filling out Shipping Authorization Forms (SAF) for the transfer of Assets/Inventories or equipment use.\nLead or participate in Continuous Improvement projects, kaizen or just do it events.\nAs required, provide support to production and/or Engineering during equipment and/or process validation.\n Required Experience and Education\nHigh School Diploma or Technical Career Degree\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n5 years of working experience, preferably in manufacturing environment related to preventative maintenance\nUS sites: Ability to read, write, and understand English (MX preferred).\nProficient in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite\nConducting 6S maintenance.\nPerform basic arithmetic (including decimals) and calculate averages, percentages, and ranges using a calculator as needed. Determine nominal, minimum, and maximum values from specifications and tolerances.\nFollow standard instructions and apply practical judgment in routine, standardized situations with minimal variation\nAbility to work effectively within their team, with cross-functional teams, and independently to achieve quality objectives.\nAbility to perform extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting)\nStrong time management skills\nAttention to detail\nA strong understanding of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, motors, and shafts.\nThe ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and other technical issues quickly and effectively, pinpointing the root cause of malfunctions.\nA strong understanding of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, shafts, hydraulics, and pneumatics, for maintaining and repairing equipment.\nDiagnose and repair electrical issues, including familiarity with wiring, control panels, and automation systems.\nKnowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components and operation with the ability to quickly troubleshoot, identify and repair equipment malfunctions.\nUnderstand and interpret technical documentation for understanding equipment and procedures.\nFamiliarity with PLCs and other software driven control systems used in manufacturing.\nUnderstanding of Purchase Order process, invoice reconciliation and negotiation\nAbility to perform master scheduling\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to lift, load, and unload parts and materials up to 30 pounds.\nMay work in various environments, including manufacturing floors, inspection labs, or cleanrooms.\nMay involve standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting/moving objects, and using inspection tools.\nMay work varying shifts and overtime as needed.\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nTechnical studies, Professional studies, or Professional studies for at least 2 years Electro mechanic, electronic or Mechanical Engineer or similar preferred.\nUnderstanding mechanical drawings and blueprints preferred.\nBasic electronic knowledge.\nCompetence in using a wide range of hand and power tools including specialized measuring instruments such as dial calipers, multimeters, micrometers, feeder gauges\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. 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