Senior IQC inspector

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$31 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma, A.S. Engineering Degree preferred.
3-5 years min. related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires an in-depth understanding of inspection techniques and metrology methods.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Engineers, Purchasing and Suppliers on inspection/documentation issues.
Must have certification from authorized Zeiss Trainer to operate CMM.
Requires understanding of SAP and how to process lot transactions.
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Must be SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the use of standard inspection tools and GD&T concepts.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Nice To Haves

Set-up fixturing and operate Zeiss CMM using Calypso software is desired skill, but not required.
Ability to operate more than one CMM and process some none CMM lots while Operating CMM machine is desired but not required.
Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence. Dynascope) to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill but not required.
Certified to operate the Gear Checker machine to inspect gears is desired skill, but not required.
Some Experience managing projects or people is desired but not required.
Familiarity with Sampling Plans such as Squeglia Zero Acceptance or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and Z1.7 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes and variable data) is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Trains new inspectors and mentors them on how to process lots to release.
Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts.
Senior Inspector has the ability to stand in for the Supervisor when not present.
Attend production and engineering meetings to understand manufacturing and R&D material needs.
Ability to prioritize materials that need to be processed for Manufacturing and R&D needs based on reports and meetings.
Set-up fixturing and operate Zeiss CMM using Calypso software is desired skill, but not required.
Ability to operate more than one CMM and process some none CMM lots while Operating CMM machine is desired but not required.
Operate optical comparator and other standard metrology equipment (caliper, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, surface plates, etc.) for open set-up inspection.
Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence. Dynascope) to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill but not required.
Certified to operate the Gear Checker machine to inspect gears is desired skill, but not required.
Interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T.
Provide technical guidance to engineers regarding GD&T and best practices for measurement correlation.
Conduct visual/dimensional inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to procedures or specifications and disposition based upon results.
Record Inspection results in computer based software (1Factory).
Ability to review Inspection Plans and release them in 1Factory, based on required incoming inspection specifications.
Create inspection history files and upload to ERP system.
Perform inspection on parts/fixtures for the PMC (Calibration Group).
Handle materials in accordance to procedures and prevent mix-ups, damage or other adverse effects.
Use company ERP system (Inventory Control) to transact and release materials to for production use.
Create Non-conforming reports in SAP for parts that fail their incoming specifications.
Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested.
Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned.