Job Description

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare\'s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let\'s advance the world of minimally invasive care.



Manufacturing Engineer within the Endoluminal team, reporting to the Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our Catheter product line. This engineer will support existing manufacturing lines during our day shift build schedule, recommend and implement improved manufacturing processes, and have significant involvement in manufacturing line duplications and transfers. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across functions ranging from Quality and Design to Manufacturing in the US and Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

Provide ongoing line and project support in collaboration with other organizations for our Catheter production lines with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Act as an engineering contact for any issues that arise during day shift production
• Establish regular communication with the production team to ensure they have the best support possible for both short and long term needs
• Identify, design, qualify, document and introduce assembly/test fixtures and equipment
• Improve process flows of Ion Catheter manufacturing lines to optimize for reliability, efficiency, capacity, cost, and technician safety
• Execute manufacturing process validations, update process FMEAs, and contribute to other elements associated with production Master Validation Plans
• Provide product and process Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFX) input to enhance manufacturability, and lead improvement implementations
• Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure, discrepant material disposition and Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation
• Provide technical support for failure analyses and root cause investigations of product failures
• Procure, assemble, and qualify custom mechanical and electromechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot electromechanical equipment problems, including collaboration with third party equipment makers as needed, e.g. pneumatic presses, leak testers, laminators, or other custom manufacturing equipment
• Works 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

Qualifications

Key Position Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree in engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years\' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment of catheters
• Experience supporting production lines and helping Production counterparts achieve output targets
• Experience with the processes, equipment, and materials used to manufacture flexible endoscopes and catheters strongly preferred
• General familiarity with various component manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, plastic injection molding, extrusion)
• Familiar with mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on several fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional peers, executive leadership, internal customers, and external suppliers
• Prior experience with Design Control processes for medical devices and/or clinical applications of the surgical instruments, and/or automated equipment design is a plus
• Experienced in ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment, Six Sigma is a plus
• 10% travel (including international)

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 Employment 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.

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.

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