Intuitive

Healthcare

ManufacturingEngineer

$115–155k ~AI est. Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer at Intuitive. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing. Design and implement manufacturing processes. Improve existing manufacturing processes”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, Experience with process improvement methodologies, Experience with CAD software, Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Engineering, Experience with Six Sigma, Experience with automation systems, Experience with statistical process control (SPC)

What You'll Do.

Design and implement manufacturing processes

Improve existing manufacturing processes

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Implement Lean Manufacturing principles

Analyze production data

Ensure product quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

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 Join a team of Manufacturing Engineers pushing the frontiers of minimally invasive robotically assisted surgery by advancing production processes for Endoscope Instruments and (/or) Endoscope Controllers. Refine the process architecture for optimal reliability, quality, and cost. This Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible for developing lean manufacturing processes and the associated documentation. Essential Job Duties * Contribute to a collaborative team, which is focused on continuous improvement * Employ Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFx) to develop optimal product architecture in terms of reliability, quality, and cost. * Specify, design, document, and procure the equipment necessary to perform each process step. * Plan, budget, and provide the production equipment necessary to meet manufacturing capacity requirements. * Define lean manufacturing process flows to maximize production efficiency. * Author process FMEA’s to identify and address potential manufacturing d

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