Sr Equipment Engineer

Primary Function of Position :

Contribute technical expertise in manufacturing design and project management to a dynamic development team focused on creating precision instruments and accessories for minimally invasive robotic surgery. This role emphasizes manufacturing operations and achieving product safety reliability and performance targets.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in Design of Experiments (DOE) equipment design and be proficient with vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence. Familiarity with PLC programming and experience working with various robotic platforms including Epson are highly desirable.

Responsibilities include leading new product introductions (NPI) from concept through launch as well as supporting ongoing production and sustaining activities.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Develop maintain and optimize efficient mid- to high-volume manufacturing assembly lines including :
• Specifying documenting procuring qualifying and implementing production fixtures hand tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Designing workplace layouts and process flows for optimal efficiency and ergonomics.
• Identifying critical inspection and test checkpoints and integrating automated verification where applicable.
• Developing and validating robust fixtures to ensure process stability and repeatability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing first-pass yield reducing cycle time improving product reliability and lowering production costs.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment maintain full compliance with the companys quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for fixtures and equipment and resolve quality or delivery issues in collaboration with supply chain partners.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) feedback to design engineers to promote standardization and component commonality across assemblies.
• Launch and validate new manual and automated production processes ensuring smooth transition from development to manufacturing.

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training :

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.

Mandatory Notices

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 governments 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 employeesstart 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.

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Food Safety,LAN,Accomodation,Instrumentation Engineering,AC Maintenance,Client Services

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1