job_081116a: Sr Equipment/Test Engineer (Mechanical), Intuitive Surgical (Sunnyvale, CA)

From: Kristin Burns <kristin.burns_at_stanford.edu>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:44:10 -0700

Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in
robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, a
field that it largely defined when it introduced
the first da Vinci systems in 1999. Today,
Intuitive's devices are driving innovation in
cardiac, urology, gynecologic, pediatric and
general surgical disciplines. This would is a
great fit for engineers with mechantronics
experience and an interest in medical
devices. This listing is for a “senior”
engineering position, but less experienced
candidates would also be considered. Applicants
can either submit their application on the
website (this is job req #160730 on
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.intuitivesurgical.com_careers&d=DQMFAw&c=zU8zY2zCUszYt_I-pOyd_mv7l16V_LqUcVo_CQ1Hrvg&r=pIJGSOGP0bv2J42R2y6HzNyJp9ZNxFSc3U7C1y7LDQM&m=eUq2q2t46C4jP1jYwIs5Ohe0b6XBA7QOM4ku2u0eQEA&s=Q-XHzBsTnqj64_1uKliiDBzgRzB585hqMUlVl1ZB0YM&e=>www.intuitivesurgical.com/careers).




Job Description







Job Title: Sr Equipment/Test Engineer (mechanical)





Department: Manufacturing Engineering (44000)



Reports to: Manager or Sr.
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Systems



Impact of this role:

In this position, you will make significant
contributions to how the daVinci Robot is built
and tested. You will analyze assembly and test
processes to identify opportunities for improving
the quality and productivity of the manufacturing
line. You will be responsible for continuous
improvements to existing test and assembly
fixtures, and for development of new equipment, tooling and testers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have experience
developing custom automated equipment from
design, through fabrication, to sustained
production use, and will have demonstrated
proficiency in mechanical design and integration
of electromechanical components.

This position has responsibility and authority for:
Ø Thoroughly document all aspects of the
equipment, including its requirements, design,
operation, and qualification in compliance with
Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
Ø Perform design review of equipment and tooling
related to new product launches. Define best
practices and checklist for production equipment and tooling.
Ø Develop automation roadmap for production equipment and tooling.
Ø Support the production line by resolving
issues related to assembly and test equipment and tooling.
Ø Drive continuous improvement projects in the
test and equipment space to increase
manufacturing yields, improve test coverage,
diagnostic capability, productivity and error proofing.
Ø Develop new fixtures from start to finish and
implement them on ISI production lines or at ISI suppliers.
Ø Develop reports to statistically analyze test
measurements and optimize pass/fail criteria.
Ø Determine the root cause of equipment and system test failures.
Ø Execute equipment design and process
verification/validation activities to qualify
changes to test processes or test specifications.
Ø Maintain BOMs for test fixtures, tools or
aides. Maintain spare equipment, maintain
hardware/software and computer configurations.
Ø Transfer functional test fixtures to contract
manufacturers and support them with change
implementations, training, maintenance and debug.

Skill/Job Requirements:

Competency Requirements: (Competency is based on:
education, training, skills and experience.)
In order to adequately perform the
responsibilities of this position, the individual must:

Required:
    * Candidate must be of high character and
energy with focused attention to detail.
    * BS degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent).
    * 3+ years of experience with CAD, SolidWorks
or other design/modeling software
· 3+ years of experience with developing
production grade, automated, test fixtures.
    * Demonstrated ability to work with
computers, electronics, and standard software applications.
    * Proven ability to integrate electronic
sensors, motors, and motion control components to perform mechatronic tasks
    * Strong technical analytical skills
including FMEA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods
    * “Self-starter” attitude and comfort in a
hands-on environment, where you can demonstrate
an ability to work with other engineers,
technicians and contract manufacturers.
    * Troubleshooting mindset - an ability to
systematically and effectively break down a
system or process into subparts to identify
failures and troubleshoot to component level.
    * Excellent documentation skills and ability
to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing across all levels of the organization.

· A real excitement to learn and get to the bottom of problems.
Preferred:
    * MS degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering.
    * Prior experience in
understanding/reading/modifying test code: Matlab, Python
    * Prior experience with documentation and
production control systems: Agile, SAP.
· Experience in test engineering, and/or
in a medical device company or other regulated business.


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