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Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer, Single Port Systems

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, validate, and improve low-volume manufacturing processes and tools for complex robotic capital equipment used in minimally invasive robotically assisted laparoscopy.

Role type

Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Medical Robotics)

Builds

Robotic surgical systems (e.g., da Vinci, Ion) and associated manufacturing tooling

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Robotic surgery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, Tool design, 3D CAD/SolidWorks, Process controls (Six-Sigma, CPK), Root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone), Statistical methods (ANOVA, DOE), Risk management (PFMEA), Project management

Preferred skills

Injection molding, Thermoforming, Machining, MIM, Prototyping, Scripting (Matlab/Python), ERP/MES systems, Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time

Technologies

SolidWorks, ALM, PLM, SAP, MES, Matlab, Python

Responsibilities

Design and qualify tools/fixtures, Resolve process and hardware failures, Write validation and PPQ protocols, Create work instructions and train teams, Analyze process capability data, Support cross-functional teams on line issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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