Sr NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for flexible instruments and accessories on the Ion surgical platform, focusing on lamination, thermal bonding, injection molding, and UV-cured adhesives.
Role type
Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer (Medical Devices)
Builds
Flexible instrument and catheter manufacturing lines and processes for Intuitive Surgical's Ion platform
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Surgical robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process development and optimization, Experiment design (DOE), Plastic and metal joining processes (laser welding, adhesive bonding, lamination, injection molding), Fixture and tooling design, Process validation (FMEA, Master Validation Plans), Root cause analysis, Technical writing, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
ISO 13485/ISO 9001 knowledge, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, Design Control processes, Engineering plastics (Nitinol, PTFE, Pebax, PET, Nylon), Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks), Catheter and vision-related product experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, Laser welding equipment, Adhesive bonding systems, Injection molding machines, UV-curing systems
Responsibilities
Develop new manufacturing processes for flexible instruments; Establish order of operations and build prototypes for manufacturing lines; Train operators and define fixture/tooling requirements; Improve process flows to optimize reliability, efficiency, and capacity; Execute manufacturing process validations and FMEAs; Provide technical support for failure analyses and root cause investigations; Manage product reliability improvements from concept to implementation; Maintain compliance with medical device quality systems (GMP, DHF, DHR).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC