Equipment Engineer

Primary Function of the Position
Contribute your technical manufacturing and equipment design skills to a dynamic development and
manufacturing team that creates sensing & testing platforms for minimally invasive robotic surgery. The role
requires active participation in new product development teams that create and refine electro-mechanical
components, assemblies, process documentation, tooling and test methods while challenging new product
designs to improve efficacy, reliability, manufacturability and cost for robotic surgical instruments.
The candidate must be able to coordinate their efforts with the development and manufacturing teams, and be
able to report progress and milestones relative to the overall project. He or she must excel in a high-energy
team environment and be capable of making sound decisions when faced with the time pressures and
incomplete information typical of new product development and early stage manufacturing environments.
Essential Job Duties
• Create, maintain, and improve “low to mid-volume” manufacturing lines, specifying and/or refining
BOMs, workflow processes, manufacturing plan and detailed work instructions
• Apply engineering concepts to the optimization of equipment and procedures to achieve
better maintainability, reliability, capacity, and availability of equipment.
• Independently and proactively determines and analyzes trends for equipment performance
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns to define and implement improvement strategies.
• Perform installation, repair, and upkeep services for a variety of equipment either in the fields of
mechanics and electronics.
• Deal with emergency and unscheduled problems/repairs of equipment
• Design, document, procure, qualify, implement, and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment
• Responsible for creation and upkeep of equipment qualification approaches (IQ/OQ/PQ/DQ) including
input from risk documentation and pFMEA
• Responsible for the validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and processes to production
status leveraging standard qualification approaches (IQ/OQ/PQ/DQ)
• Responsible for handling multiple priorities and projects as a matter of routine
• Able to operate independently to develop innovative solutions and processes
• Orchestrates approach to determining root cause and problem solving on complex issues
• Demonstrate leadership through knowledge transfer, mentoring, and training of others
• Conduct testing of software releases before deploying on manufacturing line

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with respect to first pass yield, cycle time
reduction, product reliability, capacity enhancement and cost reduction
• Execute manufacturing process validations, process FMEAs and other elements associated with
production Master Validation Plans
• Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure and Change
Order implementation
• Conduct SAP transactions relevant to equipment operations.
• Provide technician training and oversee specified manufacturing stations to ensure quality.
• Contribute to the establishment of group and individual objectives consistent with overall product
development goals, including planning, priority setting, establishment of metrics, and effectively
communicating progress
• Specify, fit, and integrate new equipment and ensure it is working properly, along with required
documentation
• Proactively seeks better and improved technologies for improving production processes
• Provide resource planning and budget estimates for product and process improvements, tooling
development, and testing
• Improve existing documentation for equipment installation, repair, and upkeep.
• Responsible for review of peer edits to documentation of fixtures, tools and equipment

Required Skills and Experience
• Strong technical analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Must possess strong communication skills to interface with many teams
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on several fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Prior experience with technical writing
• Mechanical CAD software experience (SolidWorks or equivalent)
Required Education and Training
• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Systems
Engineering, or similar relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as design or manufacturing engineer supporting product with significant
mechanical, electromechanical, or electro optical content.
• Prior responsibility for process, equipment, or product validation/verification
Working Conditions
• Travel to the other ISI offices & vendors will be required
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Programming skills is a plus
• Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment a plus
• Prior experience with complex device manufacturing is a plus
• Previous experience with ERP systems (preferred SAP) is a plus
• Experience with line duplication and/or transfer is a plus

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 employees
who 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 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).  

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 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. 

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.