Manufacturing Engineer - Systems
intuitive surgicalSunnyvale (CA)
Manufacturing Engineer - Systems
Posted today
intuitive surgicalSunnyvale (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will support Ion platform manufacturing, improving and transferring lines across plants. You collaborate with Quality, Design, and Manufacturing to implement better processes and ensure reliable production. You will troubleshoot electromechanical equipment and mentor others on validations and DFx inputs. This position offers exposure to GMP, FDA disciplines, and cross-functional teamwork on meaningful medical technology. You join a mission-driven team building for safer, more precise robotic surgery. Compensation / Benefits market-competitive compensation incentives benefits equity
Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing line transfer projects across two plants, manage schedules and cross-functional collaboration Procure, assemble, and qualify custom mechanical and electromechanical equipment Improve equipment documentation for continuous improvement and future transfers Transfer knowledge to new engineers and assemblers remotely to support line efficiency Troubleshoot electromechanical equipment issues with third-party vendors Support multiple Ion manufacturing lines with regular production team communication Manage product reliability improvements from concept to implementation Design, qualify, and document assembly/test fixtures and equipment Improve Ion manufacturing process flows for reliability, efficiency, capacity, cost, and safety Lead manufacturing process validations, process FMEAs, and Master Validation Plans Provide DFX input to enhance manufacturability and lead improvement implementations Manage manufacturing strategy and production capability to minimize customer backorders Ensure compliance with GMP, DHF, DHR and ECO processes Provide technical support for failure analyses and root cause investigations Contribute to group objectives, metrics, and progress communication Provide resource estimates for product/process improvements, tooling, and testing Support Quality and Regulatory alignment with FDA guidelines
Key requirements:
Strong technical problem solving and analytical skills Familiar with machining, injection molding & MIM, stamping, coining, extrusion Proficient with SolidWorks Familiar with IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects Mechanical design and analysis skills (Statics, Dynamics, Kinematics, Strength of Materials) a plus Effective communicator with cross-functional peers and suppliers Prior Design Control experience for medical devices or automated equipment a plus 25% travel (including international) required Cross-functional communication Strong organizational skills Proactive problem solving SolidWorks IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFX)
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