Sr. Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Function of Position

Contribute your technical manufacturing equipment design automation and project management skills to a dynamic team creating high-volume automated assembly lines for precision instruments and accessories used in minimally invasive robotic surgery. The role spans evaluation maintenance repair design analysis and continuous improvement of mechanical/electronic equipment; close collaboration with machine integrators through specification design build commissioning and validation; and ongoing production support across sites.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead creation of automation line specifications; source evaluate and manage equipment suppliers and machine integrators through design build FAT/SAT and shipment.

• Design document procure qualify implement and improve fixtures tools and equipment for high-volume assembly.

• Provide daily production line support; resolve emergency/unscheduled problems and repairs to ensure equipment uptime and availability.

• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ and PPQ) for equipment and automated assembly lines; maintain compliant records.

• Determine and analyze equipment performance trends; define and implement improvements to maintainability reliability availability cycle time capacity and first-pass yield.

• Perform and/or support PFMEA for accessories manufacturing lines; incorporate and validate critical tests used in manufacturing.

• Provide DFx input (Manufacturing Assembly Automation Reliability) to design teams; ensure consistency/commonality of hardware and standard part selections.

• Integrate mechatronics components (sensors motors pneumatics) motion/vision control and PLC-based line controls; support robot programming where applicable.

• Create and maintain controlled documentation including BOMs workflow processes manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions; review peer edits.

• Teach mentor and train technicians/engineers in specialized equipment: diagnosing repairing maintaining calibrating; improve installation repair and upkeep documentation.

• Conduct SAP transactions relevant to process/equipment operations; plan resources and budgets for product/process improvements tooling and testing.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for product reliability and cost reduction; proactively seek technologies to improve production processes.

• Support inter-site collaboration (e.g. suppliers and Mexicali plant) and periodic travel.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong communication skills to interface cross-functionally with technicians product development planning purchasing regulatory inspection customer support and clinical marketing.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex electro-mechanical/laser/vision system equipment.

• Experience with automated line controls (PLC I/O components) motion/vision control and mechatronics integration.

• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred); blueprint reading and interpretation; GD&T and tolerance stack analysis.

• Experience managing product/process changes and executing equipment/process validation.

• Organizational skills to manage fast-paced projects simultaneously; prior technical writing experience.

• Experienced with ISO 13485/9001 medical device manufacturing environments.

Required Education and Training

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Electrical/Electronics Mechatronics Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

• 8 years experience as a design/manufacturing/equipment engineer supporting products with significant mechanical/electromechanical content.

Working Conditions

Onsite role with periodic travel; may require occasional weekend shift support during commissioning or urgent repairs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience designing automated equipment and complex mechanisms; robotics programming exposure.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining injection molding transfer molding MIM crimping ultrasonic/laser welding optical testing fiber routing.

• Experience with high-volume automated assembly of plastic forming/joining processes.

• Leadership experience or a background in cross-functional team coordination.

• Spanish language proficiency; ability to travel to suppliers and other Intuitive facilities.

Additional Information :

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 employeeswho 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 governments 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 employeesstart 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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time