Company DescriptionIt 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.

Job DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionThe Quality Engineering Tech will drive quality assurance and quality control methodologies within sustaining manufacturing teams and environments at the ATM site. This position requires a highly motivated team player to support monitoring of quality metrics, identify underlying causes of quality defects, and perform quality screening for advanced tissue models and associated equipment. Essential Job Duties Sustaining Quality OperationsMonitor and compile reports on quality metricsLead and project manage various quality initiatives and processesProvide support to product manufacturing processes, including failure analysis and defect containmentsReview shipping and export documents for compliance to regulationsPerform root cause analysis and propose solutions to challenges encounteredContinuously implementing items found while interacting with manufacturing and quality processes by identifying areas of opportunity within processes and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, yields, eliminate waste and overall to improve the businessProduct Quality Support Evaluate product quality by performing material (FQI, IQC, etc.) inspections 4 to 8 hours per week, as neededTravel to local tissue harvest sites to address quality events and advise on material requirements up to 8 hours per week, as neededDetect, report, and troubleshoot quality issues and suggest robust process improvements to drive a culture of qualityRedline MPIs and QC inspection criteria for clarification and process flow improvements.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience Basic understanding of Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance process including requirements for making process changesTechnical writing skills including ability to both create and review proceduresRisk management mindset to drive decisions with a risk-based approachGood grasp of basic quality assurance/control processes and toolsAbility to have positive interactions with employees, vendors, suppliers with varied backgroundsUnderstands data analysis tools and operations (e.g,. Pareto, charts, and trends)Required Education and Training

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; minimum two years of relevant experience.

Working Conditions Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbsMust be able to traverse manufacturing and design spacesPreferred Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering (prefer biomedical, mechanical or system), math, physics or other sciences.

ASQ Certification as Quality Improvement Associate and/or Quality Process AnalystExposure to Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologiesBasic understanding of root cause investigation processUnderstanding of Risk Management techniquesBasic understanding of project management principlesBi-lingual in English and SpanishAdditional InformationDue 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 NoticesU.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. 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 candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the

candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].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.