Incoming Quality Control Technician

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

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Tech will inspect parts, assemblies, and products to ensure they meet specifications before manufacturing. Will perform complex inspections like fiber screening. Also responsible for Preventive Maintenance/Calibration (PMC) and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.

Essential Job Duties

• Set up, operate, maintain, and calibrate various equipment, fixtures, and tools for manufacturing and inspecting components to product specifications.

• Ability to prioritize materials / EFTs that need to be processed for Manufacturing and R&D needs based on reports and meetings.

• Operate standard metrology equipment for open set-up inspection. Use calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, and surface plates. Operate Vision systems, Smart Scope, Keyence, and Dynascope for complex inspections. Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new components.

• Interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T and provide technical guidance to engineers regarding GD&T and best practices for measurement correlation.

• Conduct visual/dimensional inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to procedures or specifications and disposition based upon results.

• Perform inspection/preventive maintenance/calibration and record results in Q360 / ERP computer-based software.

• Handle materials in accordance with procedures and prevent mix-ups, damage or other adverse effects.

• Self directed to complete daily work

• Use company ERP system (Inventory Control) to transact and release materials to for production use.

• Create Non-conforming reports in ERP system for parts that fail their specifications.

• Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested.

• Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Must use or understand standard metrology equipment (caliper, height gauges, micrometer, bore gauges, dial indicators, surface plate, etc.) for open set-up inspection.

• Ability to inspect more complex parts using multiple types of inspection tools and equipment.

• Basic knowledge in calibration standards and methods

• Requires understanding of ERP systems for quality type processes.

• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Excel.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum High school diploma, A.S. Engineering Degree preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years min. related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Requires an understanding of inspection techniques and metrology methods

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Thorough knowledge in using standard inspection tools and GD&T concepts. Familiarity with Vision Systems like Smart Scope, Keyence, or Dynascope.

• Thorough knowledge in complex calibration standards and methods

• Thorough understanding of SAP and how to process lot transactions.

• Should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

• Good systematic and problem solving skills

• Good organizational 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 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.

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.

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 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.