Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SAP ME/MII Development Lead to guide the design, development, and delivery of manufacturing execution and integration solutions across our plant and enterprise systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership in SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution) and SAP MII (Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence) with responsibility for leading a team of developers, setting technical direction, and ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate is a deeply experienced SAP ME/MII practitioner who can also mentor junior developers, drive best practices, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and real-time data integration.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for the ME/MII development team, providing architectural direction, code reviews, and hands-on guidance on complex development efforts.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering skill growth, knowledge sharing, and adherence to development standards and best practices.
Collaborate with business analysts, functional consultants, plant operations, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical designs.
Design and extend SAP ME applications using the SAP ME SDK, including custom PODs, operations, business logic services, and workflow customizations.
Develop and maintain custom SAP MII applications, including visualizations, reports, dashboards, and transactions.
Integrate SAP ME/MII with other SAP modules (SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP PI/PO) and third-party manufacturing systems such as MES, SCADA, and PLCs.
Own the technical roadmap for ME/MII platforms, including upgrade planning, performance tuning, and technical debt reduction.
Manage project timelines, task assignments, and resource planning for ME/MII development initiatives, in coordination with project managers.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Hands-on experience with the SAP ME SDK, including custom POD development, business logic, and workflow/process extensions — required.
Proven experience integrating SAP ME/MII with other systems such as MES, SCADA, PLCs, and other manufacturing software.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, projects, or workstreams, with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop other engineers.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Leadership & Team Qualities
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of developers, including delegating work, reviewing code, and providing constructive technical feedback.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to working with business stakeholders, plant operations, and cross-functional IT teams.
Preferred Skills
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
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who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
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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.
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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 HRHelpNow@intusurg.com.
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.
Company 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.
