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Intuitive

NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Blacksburg, VA, United States

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Job details

Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience as design or manufacturing engineer supporting product with significant mechanical, electromechanical, or electro optical content.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Company Description 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.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position Contribute your technical manufacturing and equipment design skills to a dynamic development team developing sensing platforms for minimally invasive robotic surgery. The role requires active participation in new product development teams that create and refine electro-mechanical components, assemblies, process documentation, tooling and test methods while challenging new product designs to improve efficacy, reliability, manufacturability, and cost for robotic surgical instruments. Essential Job Duties

Create, maintain, and improve “low to mid-volume” manufacturing lines, specifying and/or refining BOMs, workflow processes, manufacturing plan and detailed work instructions
Experience developing manufacturing lines - building prototype parts, training operators, identifying fixtures/tooling needed and conducting process validation
Design, document, procure, qualify, implement, and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment
Define and document PMC processes for newly introduced fixtures and tools
Analyze manufacturing line from a risk perspective (PFMEA) to incorporate and validate critical tests used in manufacturing
Responsible for the validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and processes to production status leveraging standard qualification approaches (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Provide production support of sustaining and startup manufacturing lines as needed
Conduct testing of software releases before deploying on manufacturing line
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with respect to first pass yield, cycle time reduction, product reliability, capacity enhancement and cost reduction
Provide product and process DFx (Manufacturing, Assembly) input to enhance manufacturability of new products.
Maintains connections with leading manufacturing equipment suppliers and is aware of latest state of the art processes and equipment
Execute and mentor others in manufacturing process validations, process FMEAs and other elements associated with production Master Validation Plans
Maintain compliance with medical device quality system including corrective action closure and Change Order implementation
Provides technical support analyzing and /or performing failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns
Contribute to the establishment of group and individual objectives consistent with overall product development goals, including planning, priority setting, establishment of metrics, and effectively communicating progress
Provide resource planning and budget estimates for product and process improvements, tooling development, and testing

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Prior experience with managing product and process changes.
Diligent organizational skills and proven ability to simultaneously work on several fast-paced projects.
Must have experience releasing new product or manufacturing line through design/build process to production.
Must possess strong communication skills to interface with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support and clinical marketing teams.
Proven technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Required Education and Training

Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, or similar relevant experience.
Minimum 4 years of experience as design or manufacturing engineer supporting product with significant mechanical, electromechanical, or electro optical content.

Working Conditions

None

Preferred Skills and Experience

Meets at least five of the following criteria:

Demonstrated successful transfer of complex manual processes to more automated processes.
Prior responsibility for process, equipment, or product validation/verification
Mechanical CAD software experience (SolidWorks or equivalent)
Programming experience (LabVIEW Preferred)
Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles
Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or medical device manufacturing environment
Prior experience with complex device manufacturing
Previous experience with ERP systems (preferred SAP)
Experience with line duplication and/or transfer

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 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 HRHelpNow@intusurg.com. 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.

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Skills

Documentation
Surgical instruments
Workflow
Process improvement
Assembly
Manufacturing processes
Regulatory compliance
Technical support
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Procurement
Inspection
Customer service
Troubleshooting
Mechanical engineering
Mechatronics
Electrical engineering
CAD software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
LabVIEW
Lean manufacturing
ISO 9001
ERP
SAP

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