Sr. Equipment Engineer

Primary Function of Position: The Senior Equipment Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality production of medical devices. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies, establishes equipment standards, and provides technical leadership, including mentoring junior team members.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the design, specification, and procurement of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Develop and maintain equipment standards and documentation for consistency and compliance.
• Apply Six Sigma principles (DMAIC, SPC, root cause analysis) to optimize equipment performance and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex equipment issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring problems.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage equipment-related projects, including budgeting, timelines, and supplier coordination.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians to build technical expertise within the team.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of equipment design, automation systems, PLC programming, and robotics.
• Proven working experience of 6 years in equipment engineering, test equipment engineering, or automation engineering.
• Programming experience with MATLAB and Python.
• Proven experience applying Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
• Advanced troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills (FMEA, Fishbone, Pareto analysis).
• Familiarity with CAD software and equipment design tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Formal training in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with advanced automation technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts. 

Additional Information

Intuitive es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Proporcionamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados cualificados, y prohibimos cualquier tipo de discriminación y acoso, independientemente de su raza, sexo, condición de embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, color, edad, religión, condición de veterano protegido o de discapacidad, información genética o cualquier otra condición protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables.

Aviso sobre los Controles de Exportación de EE. UU.: De acuerdo con las Regulaciones de Administración de Exportaciones de EE. UU. (15 CFR §743.13(b)), algunos puestos en Intuitive Surgical pueden estar sujetos a controles de exportación de EE. UU. para candidatos que sean nacionales de países actualmente bajo embargo o sanciones.

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Para cualquier puesto en Intuitive sujeto a controles de exportación, las ofertas finales están condicionadas a la obtención de una licencia de exportación aprobada y/o a la ejecución de un TCP antes de la fecha de inicio del empleado potencial, la cual puede o no ser flexible, y dentro de un plazo que no obstaculice de manera irrazonable la necesidad de contratación. Si aplica, los candidatos serán notificados e instruidos sobre cualquier requisito relacionado con estos fines.

About the Company

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.