Primary Function of Position:

In this position you will support key areas of the Intuitive business that has a focus on plastics.  Primarily you will be working day to day supporting our Prototyping team and prototyping efforts in support of new product introduction.  Additionally, you will gain experience working on initiatives for any of our Supplier Engineering teams, Design Engineering teams, as well as for our Plastics Commodity team.  You will have an opportunity to work with world class engineering talent and will be expected to lend your talents to advance the field of robotic surgery.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This position has responsibility and authority to:

• Work as a key member of our Fast Prototype team and assist in various prototyping efforts including 3D printing, machined prototypes, injection molded prototypes and cast urethane prototypes.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean and maintain molds. Set up molds in the molding machine.
• Establish and optimize molding processes for a variety of plastic injection molding materials.
• Provide guidance to Tool Shop regarding mold and mold cavity design.
• Specify and purchase standard mold components as needed.
• Maintain inventory of plastics materials and purchase as necessary.
• Work with Design Engineers to collaborate on part design, materials and DFM.
• Work on special projects, as needed, to support the Plastics Strategic Commodity team aimed at supplier development and other continuous improvement efforts.  This can include 6 sigma, SPC, Statistical Techniques, Supplier certification, Supplier rationalization, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Assist Intuitive Supplier Engineers as needed, with visits to key plastics manufacturing sites to troubleshoot part or processing issues.
• Support plastics sourcing efforts including quote reviews, building cost models and comparing return on investments made within the supply chain.
• As time permits, work on supplier process improvements including but not limited to the following programs: 6 Sigma, SPC, and other statistical techniques, supplier certification and rationalization, and Lean Manufacturing Techniques .
• As time permits, Support Supplier Engineering Department or Plastics Commodity Team with supplier performance monitoring, supplier corrective actions, incoming inspection activities, data mining/interpretation, and preparation for internal review meetings.

 University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Co-op Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 20-24 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.  

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Current enrollment in a Plastics or Mechanical Engineering related degree seeking program at the Bachelor’s level (rising senior). Master’s level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience.
• Hands on experience running injection molding machines.  Experience with Sodick molding machines is a plus.
• Understanding of injection molds and mold design principles.
• CAD experience using Solid Works.
• Ability to conduct MoldFlow or other simulations, iterate and use data to make decisions on manufacturability of plastic parts.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and to communicate technical information.
• A knack for solving difficult technical and process problems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques and best practices.
• A general understanding of metals machining and mold manufacturing methods
• Hands on experience running CNC or manual machining centers is a plus.
• Sense of purpose combined with a strong ability to execute and multitask.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills a must. 

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 Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. 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 relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.