Assembly Technician - 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 the Position

Contribute your hands-on skills and attention to detail to a dynamic development and manufacturing team that creates sensing platforms for minimally invasive, medical robotic equipment.  The Assembly Technician position is being added due to growth at Intuitive’s Blacksburg office and is responsible for building assemblies on the Blacksburg, VA manufacturing line.

Essential Job Duties

• Produce mechanical, electrical, and fiber optic assemblies on a manufacturing line
• Conduct testing of fiber optic assemblies
• Closely follow documented assembly and test processes
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of manufacturing issues
• Support experiments steered by manufacturing engineering
• Document test results using paper and electronic means (Word, Excel, SAP)
• Perform SAP transactions related to manufacturing
• Work with engineering to improve assembly and manufacturing methods
• Follows all corporate, safety and production procedures and regulations

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 or more years of professional experience with at least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Required Education and Training

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent required
• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus

Working Conditions

• Able to sit or stand for periods of an hour or more
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Previous manufacturing experience with ERP and/or document control systems a plus
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Previous experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar QMS preferred
• Hands-on technician with the proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail with focus on quality
• Fiber optic experience preferred
• Soldering experience a plus

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.