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 the Position

Work within Intuitive’s Laser Process Engineering (LPX) group towards the advancement of laser process technology from the product design board to the manufacturing floor.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary (mechanical design, software controls, machine vision, laser physics) team environment to create platforms and workholding for laser processing
• Help improve laser process output in both laser lab and production manufacturing environments
• Help drive root cause analyses of system and equipment failures with the ability to deep dive Software and data analysis
• Collaborate to design, qualify, document, and validate: laser processes and related tooling
• Provide production line support for day-to-day engineering issues with laser equipment
• Work with NPD to help drive DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Design for Assembly/Automation) specific to laser processes

Required Skills and Experience 

• A passion for solving tough technical problems - Strong mechanical intuition and persistence to drill down to pinpoint root cause of problems, solving problems using fundamental principles
• Proficiency using CAD to design parts and assemblies and to create specification drawings in a PDM environment; Solidworks strongly preferred
• Experience with validation/verification/qualification of process, equipment, fixtures, and tooling
• Some knowledge of component manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment specific to developing laser processes including welding/marking/cutting/ablating
• Hands-on engineering with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and layouts
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (written and oral) across all levels and functions, including presenting to a technical audience
• Familiarity with design for assembly, manufacturing and automation
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Troubleshooting mindset
• Comfortable operating measurement and test equipment

Required Education and Training 

• Minimum BS / MS degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, minimum 3 years with a masters
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience designing or manufacturing commercial products, medical device experience preferred

Working Conditions

• 100% onsite work with the ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Medical Device industry experience
• Experience developing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems
• Comfortable operating machine shop, measurement, and test equipment
• Firsthand machining 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.