Engineering Technician

Intuitive
Orange, CT, US
Full-time
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Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission : we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference.

For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways.

We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients.

Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position :

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. produces the da Vinci Surgical System, a minimally invasive robotic surgery system that uses highly complex mechanics, replaceable instruments and accessories, and enhanced three-dimensional visualization to extend surgical technique and precision beyond the limits of the human hand.

The Engineering Technician supports the testing and development of new and innovative robotic surgical and electrosurgical instruments and patient access components for the Intuitive da Vinci Surgical System.

He or she must be capable of working well in a highly motivated team environment focused on innovative technology.

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Build, test and troubleshoot prototype surgical instruments and patient access components
  • Work directly with Mechanical Engineering teams to support project builds and test protocols supporting concept development
  • Manage lab resources, supplies, and equipment (metrology lab, wet lab, mechanical engineering lab, robot room, life cycle ovens)
  • Efficiently operate metrology equipment including, OGP, Keyence VHX and LM, Instron, surface roughness tester, hardness tester, TESA shadowgraph, part potting and sectioning, etc.
  • Maintain calibration of test and measurement equipment
  • Support set up, material / tissue ordering, execution and documentation of feasibility and design validation test protocols
  • Develop and build tooling and fixtures in support of testing and assembly
  • Maintain warehousing of materials, primarily 3D print room
  • Root cause failure analysis of complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Support the quality and regulatory processes as required
  • Revises work instructions appropriately; participates in quality or continuous improvements; represents department in cross-functional projects / teams;

effectively negotiates resources with peers

Must be receptive to learning new equipment, software, and processes.

Qualifications

Skill / Job Requirements :

  • Mechanical assembly experience
  • Ability to manage and run 3D Rapid prototype equipment, software, post processing and maintain equipment, including silicone molding
  • Capable of performing effectively with little supervision
  • Comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs, etc.

Preferred Skills

  • AS degree
  • Ability to read basic measurement equipment, scales, micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Experience with electronic test equipment such as Thermocouples, digital scales, signal generators, power supplies, volt meters, etc.
  • Ability to read blueprints combined with standard electronic test techniques to perform failure analysis and root-cause determination to a component level
  • Experienced and comfortable using Mill, Lathe, bench top tools (drill presses, band saws, Dremels etc.)
  • CNC machining and Mastercam experience
  • Medical device or other relevant lab experience
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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