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Primary Function of Position

Develop, Validate and Continuously Improve tools and processes involved in the manufacture and test of capital equipment used for minimally invasive robotically assisted laparoscopy. This role will report to the Senior Manager of the Process Engineering Org supporting the Single Port (SP) platform.

Essential Job Duties

• Design, qualify and release tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Assist in design reviews with a focus on DFX methods.
• Write validation protocols for equipment and PPQ Protocols for line level qualification.
• Create work instructions for assembly and test processes.
  • Train technicians or trainers on new build content and incorporate feedback.

• Manage and examine data for CPK and process capability.
• Support Supplier Engineering, Purchasing, Planning and Quality teams to resolve line facing issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• Mechanical Design / Tool Design
• ANSI Y14.1
• CAD and Solid Modeling
• MatLab, Python, Mini-Tab, Data Analysis
• Presentation Skills, powerpoint, visio and MS Project as needed
• ALM and PLM tools for Engineering Change Orders and Risk Management
• A continuous improvement mindset

Required Education and Training

• Minimum 4 yr. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical assembly, testing, and inspection processes and Lean principles.
• Solid modeling/CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent problem solving ability, including demonstrated ability to effectively design, execute, report on, and draw conclusions from experiments.
• Excellent communication, organization, follow-up and documentation skills.
• Comfortable interacting with technicians, engineers, and management all on a regular basis.
• Excellent technical skills in prototyping, tooling development and troubleshooting.
• ISO9001 or experience in medical device manufacturing environment.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.

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 salary ranges are listed.