New Product Development Lab Coordinator and Technician

Primary Function of Position:

Intuitive designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The New Product Development Lab Coordinator and Technician is responsible for maintaining the Advanced Energy Lab, supporting the development, documentation, and validation of new product design and supporting the sustaining engineering required on existing products.

The NPD Lab Coordinator and Technician will support design engineers to build, test and characterize new prototypes. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization and time management skills, be proficient in design, manufacturing, and testing processes. They must excel in a highly motivated team environment focused on cutting edge technology and possess exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders. The candidate should be resourceful with a ‘can do’ attitude and comfortable working with minimal supervision and work instructions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage lab resources, computers, organization, layout, supplies, and equipment
• Assist with all aspects of prototype builds of instruments and generators including design, build, test, rework, maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade
• Manage equipment calibration
• Maintain and organize the advanced energy lab space and equipment
• Coordinate activities with internal and outside suppliers to ensure delivery of equipment and components for prototyping
• Design and build fixtures or tools as necessary for prototyping, test, and assembly
• Prepare instruments and generators for pre-clinical labs
• Assist engineers with drawing updates and change order preparation
• Provide input and feedback for the design of test and assembly fixtures
• Organize, oversee, and collaborate with other groups to assemble and test prototypes

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity to assemble very small components, either with microscope or other magnification
• Ability to perform prototype testing per written protocol or verbal instruction
• Experience with soldering, electrical / small mechanical assembly, and component-level electronics debug and repair
• Hands-on experience building mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, or equipment, with some electrical or pneumatic assembly
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies
• Ability to perform mechanical fabrication using machine and hand tools
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to perform functional testing and failure analysis to a component level
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Linux based apps, ability to learn to navigate internal computer systems

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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.