Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$183k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, CAPA
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
Apple is seeking a highly motivated process development and integration engineer to join the Display Module Technology (DMT) team within Display Technologies Organization. Our team is responsible for developing innovativ…
Skills: Process Development, Integration Engineering, Display Technology, Precision Mechanical Systems, Thermal Analysis
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$30/hr
As a WFAB Operator at Nokia, you will be at the heart of our innovative wafer fabrication process, producing cutting-edge integrated optical parts that are essential to our products. You'll work closely with a dynamic te…
Skills: Wafer fabrication, Automated equipment operation, Hand-eye coordination, Data entry, Production reporting
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$128k–$216k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Risk Management, CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$228k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Python, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control systems, Manufacturing test
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$215k/yr
The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we're developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, BOM Management, Supply Chain Scalability, Process Development
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$146k–$202k/yr
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Partner with cross-functional teams including optical design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, process engineering, and suppliers to ensure quality is built into product and proces…
Skills: Optical systems, Quality engineering, Root cause investigation, 8D, DMAIC
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$108k–$183k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, CAPA, Regulatory Compliance
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Physics-based modeling, Structural dynamics, Fluid-structure interaction, Heat transfer
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Test data reduction, Statistical analysis, C++, Python
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$143k–$242k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Vision Systems, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$159k–$230k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience in commodity management or so…
Skills: Procurement, Supply chain management, Commodity management, Sourcing, Agreement negotiations
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
About Ceribell Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephal…
Skills: Embedded Linux, C/C++, ARM SoCs, Device Tree, I2C
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Financial analysis, CAM, EVMS, Budget management, Cost estimation
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$148k/yr
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving…
Skills: Schematic design, PCB layout, Hardware bring-up, Troubleshooting, Oscilloscopes
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$133k–$200k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Quality control, Inspection, Quality assurance, Leadership, ISO 9001
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$133k–$200k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Quality control, Inspection, Quality assurance, Manufacturing, Leadership
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$133k–$225k/yr
Company Description 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 r…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, SolidWorks, Mechanical Design, Process Development, Injection Molding
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$259k/yr
In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushi…
Skills: Integrated Photonic Components, Electro-absorption Modulators, Optical Communications, High Speed Optical Components, Data Analysis
Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$205k/yr
The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and au…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, 3D CAD, Electromechanical systems, Robotics, Hardware testing
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The Quality Engineer will independently manage quality projects, investigations, and process improvements for the Endoluminal product platform. They will serve as a key member of the project core team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in QE/QA. Strong data analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills are required to effectively manage quality risks and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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.
This role independently owns quality projects and initiatives, investigations, inspections and improvement activities within the Endoluminal product platform. The role will span design, manufacturing and service of a selected product or sub-system.
Independently owns product, process and complaint investigations within the Endoluminal product family
Serves as escalation owner for low to medium impact product quality risks
Review and maintain test records and reports for completeness and accuracy
Own, drive and/or participate in CAPA and systemic Process non-conformances
Assist in updating and revising QMS documentation
Leads risk assessment activities and process reviews
Analyze and present data for trends in defects and report out to peers at an established cadence
Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, FDA)
Be an integral member of a project Core Team and contribute meaningfully to the project’s success
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Ownership of continuous improvement projects with various levels of scope (Business Unit/Org/Team)
Owns quality outcomes for a product or defined subsystem.
Recognized as a reliable QE partner by cross-functional product team.
May mentor/coach junior level QEs on tools, processes and investigations.
Leads small initiatives
Minimum 5 years of experience in QE/QA and bachelor’s degree in an engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid understanding of quality principles and methodologies
Solid data analysis and data interpretation skills
Identify and resolve quality issues independently
Strong communication, presentation and team collaboration.
Staying updated with evolving standards, tools and technologies
Travel <10%
Frequent computer and inspection work.
Occasional lifting (<25 lbs) and PPE for production or regulated areas.
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 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.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
A global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, 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.
Offices: 1020 Kifer Road, Building 108, Sunnyvale, California, 94086, US
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