Industrial Engineer

Primary Function of Position:

The responsibility of an Industrial Engineer includes:

• Collaboration with several interface partners like R&D, Quality, Service, Logistics and Production.
• Implementation of LEAN value stream, a design for manufacturing, a smooth material and information flow in a structured layout and as well best fixtures, tools and work instructions for the operators.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive implementation of projects designed to improve quality and efficiency, reduce cost, increase flexibility and capacity using lean and six sigma principles as appropriate.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure alignment of goals and priorities. Key functional teams to align with include Engineering/Design, Planning, Assembly, Logistics, Service and Quality.
• Compliance with the current QMS, DOPs and SOPs and the safety regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• BE/BS in Industrial Engineering or similar education.
• At least 2+ year work experience and experience in the medical device industry is desirable or an advance degree without experience.
• Willingness to work in a clean room and to wear gloves as well as ESD clothing.
• Good knowledge in LEAN production.
• Good knowledge in MS Office applications, SAP and CAD knowledge are consider as advantage.
• High motivation and a proactive work attitude to take the initiative and work efficiently with others in the team.
• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Good intercultural communication skills to build up internal/external relationships.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English. German language is considered as advantage.

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.

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.