Senior Engineering Technician

1 week ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Intuitive Surgical Full time
Company Overview

At Intuitive Surgical, we are driven by a singular mission: to enhance lives through minimally invasive care. Our innovative technologies empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. As a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that is committed to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Position Summary

Core Responsibilities:

The Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment while meeting stringent quality and productivity standards. The technician will significantly contribute to Failure Analysis, First Pass Yield, and MRB evaluations.

Key Duties:

  • Implement the production escalation protocol and provide engineering assessments for any production interruptions.
  • Quickly assess issues and recommend effective solutions to maintain production flow, including performing immediate reworks such as cable crimping, soldering components, and adjusting alignments.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all activities related to escalation support.
  • Diagnose system-level failures, sub-assembly issues, and test fixture malfunctions on the manufacturing line.
  • Conduct detailed failure analysis to identify root causes and propose corrective and preventive measures.
  • Provide constructive feedback to management and engineering teams regarding production processes, quality, and workmanship challenges.
  • Execute engineering-level tests and gather data to support experimental design initiatives or device characterization.
  • Review non-conforming parts in MRB, analyze failures thoroughly, make disposition decisions, and document findings accurately.
  • Investigate non-conforming materials and relay insights to engineering for quality enhancements.
  • Record investigation outcomes in quality notifications, which contribute to official Device History Records.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to address manufacturing, process, and quality concerns.
  • Assist engineering teams with electronics/PCA programming and functional testing during the initial phases of new product launches to identify issues and suggest improvements.
  • Mentor and cross-train colleagues in areas of expertise.
  • Perform additional engineering technician responsibilities as required.
Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • At least 5 years of experience in component-level troubleshooting of FPGA/Microprocessor-based Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs).
  • Proficient in conducting failure analysis and troubleshooting with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex PCAs down to the component level.
  • Skilled in using troubleshooting and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and custom test platforms.
  • Familiarity with wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and mechanical component drawings.
  • Competent in utilizing computer software for documentation and data presentation.
  • Capable of reading, modifying, and executing test scripts for debugging purposes.
  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt to various technologies for effective troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with production technicians, supervisors, trainers, and engineers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently to support production lines.
  • Experience with Agile, SAP, MES, and SPC or similar tools.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in troubleshooting electromechanical issues.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of an Associate's degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent experience.
  • Prior troubleshooting experience is preferred.
  • Open to recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business, proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, may be required. Intuitive Surgical is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. Actual pay will be determined based on various factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $77,200 - $104,400
Base Salary Range Region 2: $65,600 - $88,800
Shift: Evening
Travel: None
Workplace Type: Onsite - This position is fully onsite.

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