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Incoming Quality Control Technician / CMM Programmer

Intuitive Surgical
Full-time
On-site

Company Description

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 pioneer and leading company in the field of 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.

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.

    Job Description

    Primary Function of Position:
    The IQC Technician / CMM Programmer will be performing dimensional and visual inspections of purchased parts, assemblies and products to ensure incoming specifications has been met prior to release to manufacturing and finished goods.  In addition, the IQC Technician will develop CMM (coordinate measuring machine) programs for complex mechanical components and train quality inspectors in the use of the CMM.  Document and communicate the results of inspections and process audits to engineers and others.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    This position has responsibility and authority for:

    • Develop programs for Zeiss coordinate measuring machines.
    • Perform First Article inspections.
    • Perform component part inspections using CMM and hand tools (calipers, gage blocks, etc.) as required to support IQC process.
    • Prepare and publish Gage R&R studies (Range & Repeatability).
    • Communicate inspection results to engineers and others including ISI suppliers.
    • Perform dimensional analysis for internal ISI customers (design / manufacturing engineers) as required.
    • Provide guidance to IQC Engineers with respect to inspection techniques, GD&T, and fixture & gage design.
    • Able to read and understand complex engineering drawings and good knowledge of GD&T Metrology concepts.

    Qualifications

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
    • 4 years of metrology and CMM programming experience.
    • Nice to have – experience in SAP use.
    • Strong working knowledge of CMM programming using Zeiss coordinate measuring machines with Calypso software.
    • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.
    • Preferred Training Aukom 1+2.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

    Additional Information

    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.

    Shift: Day