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.

Primary Function of Position: 

Production of small optical elements and assemblies of the highest standard and quality. 

He works closely with the other team members, the division and department manager to achieve the goals in the areas of quantities, efficiency, accurate time documentation and scrap.  

In each of these areas, the overall performance of the team is measured against these targets for each quarter.  

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Independent processing of small micro-optical parts and assemblies according to company-specific specifications  

• Independent assessment of the work results by measuring and testing 

• Assessment in the various work steps according to standards, drawings and specifications 

• Document test results using paper and electronic means (Word, Excel, SAP - Follow all corporate, safety, regulations and production procedures; DOPs, SOPs, QMS, GDP, GMP principles and instructions)  

• Follows all corporate, safety and production procedures and regulations 

• Operate and set up (as needed), production equipment/fixtures 

• Become proficient at multiple assembly tasks while meting requirements for workmanship, safety and productivity    

• Perform inspection of own and other's work. Perform simple repairs on own or other's work 

• Properly complete manufacturing documentation to report issues in his/her workstation  

• Training of colleagues on new process steps or products, as well as the associated self-control and correct implementation by colleagues 

• Execution of rework and repairs according to the specifications 

• Perform SAP transactions related to manufacturing work 

• Voluntary assistance in setting up machines and production equipment if the supervisor sees this possibility  

• Voluntary support, of the Supv / Sr Supv and the NPI Manufacturing Engineers in improving the quality and quantity of the products 

• Assistance in the creation of CNC programs for optics series production with qualified employees 

• Observe instructions and regulations relating to environmental protection when carrying out assigned duties 

• When introducing manufacturing processes into series production, active participation in MPI's is desirable 

• Reporting quality issues, reporting efficiency, recording measurements as needed Required 

• Perform basic root cause analysis, troubleshoot manufacturing issues desirable 

• Follows all corporate, safety and production procedures and regulations 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

• Technical high school with at least 1-year work experience or at least 3 years of relevant work in a production environment, Fiber optic and /or medical experience preferred or applicable successfully completed apprenticeship as a precision mechanics/mechatronics or similar 

• Attention to detail with focus on quality and ability to work well in a team 

• Previous experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar QMS a plus  

• Good communication and documentation skills in English Language preferred 

• Secure handling of the MS-Office applications and the company's internal IT systems  

• Very good spatial imagination 

• High interest in technical contexts and manual skills  

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.

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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. 

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.