Sr. IQC Inspector (Future location in Gilroy, CA)

Intuitive Surgical•Sunnyvale, CA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Function of Position: Sr. IQC Technician will be performing dimensional and visual inspections of purchased parts, assemblies and products to ensure incoming specifications have been met prior to release to manufacturing and finished goods. Also responsible for the training and mentoring of new employees, as well as performing more complex types of inspections. This position will be onsite in Sunnyvale, CA and is expected to transition to the permanent location in Gilroy, CA facility by April 2026. This is an hourly role the hourly ranges are listed below.

Requirements

High school diploma, A.S. Engineering Degree preferred.
5-8 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

Some Experience managing projects or people is desired but not required.
Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence. Dynascope) to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill 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.
Provides daily backlog reports and priorities for the shift.
Works with outside groups to resolve issues with part drawings, receiving documentation issues, and other support groups for the IQC.
Can create reports to reflect group's performance and current situation to provide data to the supervisor when needed. Proficient at manipulating reports and graphs in Excel.
Able to create and release inspection plans in IQC software based on drawings in Agile.
Is capable of releasing lots outside of Q360 and directly in the ERP system when needed.
Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts
Lead Inspector can stand in for the Supervisor when not present and make sound judgments based on the present evidence and knowledge and experience from the past.
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.
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.
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
Ability to review Inspection Plans and release them, 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.