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

This person assembles various products to meet quality and productivity targets in a manufacturing setting. They collaborate with team members, the area Lead, and the supervisor to reach performance goals. Quarterly targets are established in Efficiency, DPU, Hours Reporting Accuracy, Scrap, Inventory Accuracy, and Time Lost Accuracy for team evaluation.

Essential Job Duties

• Assemble a variety of products according to standard work instructions and prints.
• Operate and set up (as needed), production equipment/fixtures.
• Become proficient at multiple assembly tasks while meeting requirements for workmanship, safety and productivity.
• Perform preparation work such as line clearance and changeover.
• Perform inspection of own and other’s work.
• Perform simple repairs on own or other’s work.
• Mentor others in areas of expertise (as needed).
• Complete manufacturing documentation correctly.
• Request materials, report quality and efficiency issues, and record measurements.
• Input work order details into computer if needed.
• Maintain the accuracy of identification and count of point-of-use materials.
• Accurately establish and report material shortages.
• Follow all corporate, regulatory, safety and production policies and procedures.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Language Skills:
  • Can read and write in English.
  • Comprehend instructions, short messages, and memos. Write simple letters.
  • Present information to others effectively.
• Math Skills:
  • Add, subtract decimals, multiply, divide. Calculate averages, percentages, ranges.
  • Identify min, max, nominal values with given specs.
  • Use calculator for basic math.
  • Ability to use common sense to follow instructions, report quality issues, and suggest process improvements.
• Computer skills:
  • Ability to use personal computers as part of daily work.
  • Ability to use on-line documentation.
• Must complete training.
• Work in team environment.
• Use clocks, timers, tools, rulers.
• Work in clean room with clean room attire.
• Refer to the following promotion criteria for internal employees:
  • Performance requirements: Maintains an acceptable attendance and quality record that is in good standing, not on a VW or WW.
  • Minimum Employee Evaluator score of a "B" or >23.4 for the last six months.
  • Meets CCEE's at every level.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in GMP and GDP practices.
  • Understands how to properly dispose of hazardous waste.
  • Understands the difference between Cycle Time and Takt Time.
  • Updates SPIN/NEPTUNE as needed to ensure activities are captured accurately.
  • 0 findings from Standard Work Audits in the past 6 months.
  • Consistently meet the certification time when working on the line.
  • Training and Certification requirements:
    • Systems Must be certified to MPIs which total 2.5 hours or greater for average reference build times.
    • Instruments and Accessories Must meet the I&A Training Points of 7 or more.
    • Equivalencies (if there are no training opportunities):
      • Systems Bumps and slides when necessary and if applicable Technicians should aim for top 20% build times for MPIs over last six months.
  • Performs basic rework.

Required Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions 

• Work varying shifts

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• 1 - 2 years previous mechanical assembly experience preferred.

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

U.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.