Production Test Technician 3

Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2021 CLOSED ON 10/21/2021

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Test Technician 3 position at Intuitive?

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.


Primary Function of Position:

The Final Quality Inspection (FQI) technician works under general direction follows oral and/or written instruction and performs testing processes to produce tested electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. This position requires a highly-motivated team player to support quality screening for surgical robotic systems, instruments and accessories by simulating customer use, identify potential quality issues and working cross functionally with manufacturing and quality engineering teams to correct and verify issues prior to product release.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist NPI Engineering during new systems platform introduction
  • Assist QCE’s in SAP data mining and reports preparation
  • Screen candidates for FQI positions
  • Manage projects and special assignments from the Management team
  • Conduct training for Systems and Vision FQI and maintain training records
  • Prepare quality reports and present data during engineering walkthrough
  • Initiate, lead and implement efficiency and process improvement projects
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams product flow prioritization
  • Execute IQ/OQ protocols for capitalized and loaner systems
  • Execute PPQ and V&V protocols
  • Assist QCE’s and ME’s in product quality investigation and root cause analysis
  • Redline QAP and other applicable work instructions
  • Follows all corporate, safety, production procedures and regulations
  • Maintains an excellent attendance record in compliance with established manufacturing and quality attendance guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


General Job Requirements:

  • Education and/or Experience: Minimum High school diploma or equivalent; minimum two years of experience at Intuitive Surgical.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors, or engineers.
  • Computer skills: Proficient in use of personal computers as part of daily work, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Other skills and abilities: Ability to work varying shifts. Must have ability to complete training courses. Ability to work in a team environment. Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proficient in systems advanced troubleshooting , diagnostic skills and error log utilization including iliad:5005, GDLA, Maintenance Apps and Compiled Matlab
  • Working knowledge of Deviation process and requirements

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.

Shift : Shift 1 - Day

Travel : No

Travel Requirements:No Shift:Shift 1 - Day
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