Manufacturing Engineer (Failure Analysis)

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position:
As a member of the manufacturing engineering team, you will work in a dynamic, fast paced, and challenging
environment. You will be responsible for supporting production of DaVinci Surgical Robotic systems by applyinyour knowledge of system hardware, software, and electromechanical assemblies to perform failure analysis of non-conforming material. Your goal will be to improve the reliability and manufacturing yield of these surgical systems.
Essential Job Duties
This position is highly collaborative, and strong communication and presentation skills will provide visibility
amongst the engineering, production, and management teams. Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Leading cross-functional engineering teams to address manufacturing challenges.
• Identifying emerging manufacturing issues using Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
• Containment of non-conforming or suspect materials.
• Performing failure analysis on non-conforming electrical and electromechanical assemblies utilizing design
documentation, manufacturing test data, software tools, and a variety of lab / bench equipment.
• Formulating and validating corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence of identified issues.
Additionally, you will be responsible for improvements on the manufacturing line, including:
• Managing manufacturing qualifications, deviations, and part cut-ins.

• Updating manufacturing process instructions and test specifications.
Through these processes, you will drive improvements in yield, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability,
test ability, capacity, and cost.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
• Strong Troubleshooting mind set - an ability to methodically break down a system or process into
subparts to identify failures and troubleshoot to a component level. Familiarity with 8D problem solving,
Fishbone Diagraming, and the Five Whys.
• A strong sense of curiosity and a willingness to deeply explore issues.
• Commitment to organized project/task tracking and knowledge sharing using tools such as JIRA and
Confluence.
• Proven proficiency with electrical engineering lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers,
power supplies, and multimeters.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, assembly, and fabrication drawings
Required Education and Training
• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or equivalent.
Working Conditions
• None
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Self-starter attitude and comfort in a hands-on environment, demonstrating the ability to collaborate with
other engineers to influence product and process design for improved reliability.
• Experience with prototyping using microcontrollers.
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python.
• Familiarity with process statistics and SPC.
• Knowledge of different motor and encoder topologies.
• Understanding of digital communication protocols, including SPI and I2C.

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

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: e25e48c7-a47c-4d2c-8c2a-ff2d1c7557bb

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-08T18:21:47