Endoscope Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

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.

Primary Function of Position:

This position will be responsible for the support of engineers in the Vision NPI department. This includes assembly of test equipment for endoscopes and other vision system components, assembling prototype endoscopes, and conducting testing and calibration of endoscopes and other components of Intuitive’s vision system. This position will also be responsible for the preventive maintenance and calibration of engineering owned imaging and electronic test equipment in the Vision NPI engineering lab.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build and assist with construction of electro-mechanical test fixtures and engineering prototypes
• Build and testing of prototype endoscopes and other vision related products
• Perform tests and calibration of optical systems using custom made test equipment
• Performing equipment qualifications IQOQ and GR&R
• Coordinate or perform Preventive Maintenance of customized test fixtures
• Perform other engineering technician duties as-needed
• Support late-shift endoscope production from 2-10pm as needed.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering environment
• Certificate or Associates degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Technology preferred.
• Experience with electro-mechanical manufacturing and test with optical test platforms preferred
• Able to contribute on design, construction, and improvement of electro-mechanical test fixtures
• Ability to solve technical issues with a basic understanding of mechanical drawings & electrical schematics
• Ability to fabricate fixtures from assembly drawings and associated documentation
• Experience with basic electrical measurement techniques
• Hands-on capability performing compact assembly tasks including soldering
• Proven ability to work well in team environment
• Proficiency with computers and Excel software
• Familiarity with creating and modifying drawings in Solidworks
• Familiarity with Agile or equivalent PDM tool
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP tool
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

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

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who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

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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.