[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA # Senior Engineering Assembly Technician Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000150710469-senior-engineering-assembly-technician) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Senior Engineering Assembly Technician ## Job description Primary Function of Position The Senior Engineering Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembling, debugging, and supporting testing of prototype hardware for complex electromechanical systems. This role requires a high degree of independence, comfort working from limited documentation referencing CAD models, and evolving prototype designs. The technician will support subsystem builds, test fixture assembly, procurement of parts, basic fit tests and provide feedback to designers on fit part fit and ease of assembly. This is a hands-on role operating at the intersection of engineering development and prototyping with frequent interaction with engineers and machine shops. Ability to execute simple tests based on pre-written test procedures, ability to operate 3D printers and design simple test fixtures is highly desired. This position reports on-site at offices in the San Francisco Bay Area CA. ### Essential Job Duties Assemble mechanical and electrical components and subsystems referencing 3D CAD models and with limited documentation. Working closely with engineering, build and assemble prototype hardware, test articles, and alignment fixtures. Document assembly issues, assembly instructions, part-fit concerns, and ease-of-assembly feedback to engineering. Provide practical feedback to engineering on design improvements, tool access, and fixture usability. Modify parts using tools in a machine shop (lathe, mill etc.) Maintain organized toolboxes, standard part inventories, and tool lists. Interface with machine shops to support part fabrication and fixture builds. Organize and maintain assembly area and tool qualifications Support testing activities and record results ## Qualifications ### Required Skills and Experience - 6+ years of experience as an assembly or engineering technician in a R&D or manufacturing environment - Demonstrated experience assembling electromechanical systems referencing CAD models and limited documentation - Proven ability to work without formal work instructions, using judgement and engineering intuition - Strong organizational skills for tools, parts, and workspace management. - Proficient use of basic hand tools both mechanical and electrical - Ability to operate machine shop tools such as a lathe, mill and other tools - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and cross functional teams Required Education and Training Technical certificate or equivalent formal technical training ### Preferred Skills and Experience Experience in a medical device or regulated product development environment Experience executing basic tests from pre-written procedures and recording results. Familiarity with procurement workflows using spreadsheets or CAD-based BOMs. Ability to design and build simple fixtures to support testing or alignment. Ability to operate machine shop tools Experience operating and maintaining a 3D printer Comfort providing written feedback on part design, manufacturability, and assembly flow. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: 22 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000150710469-senior-engineering-assembly-technician) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Jr Engineering Technician - Day Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/89ad3029fd272baafdf6/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager Mechanical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/7f876e5080f3456fe4d0/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Capital Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/64cccab3dc87261a1cdd/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Mechanical Engineering, NPD Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/c2b083deaef791c1f88b/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/16d765f2d04be66cfc38/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Assembly Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/487199d6818403dc29c2/) Fastenal · Indianapolis, IN ### [Precision Assembly Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/dbac2f61f9752047615a/) Lockheed Martin · Niagara Falls, NY ### [Assembly Technician - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/7a9c90cef70951f4018c/) Eaton · Davenport, Iowa, USA ### [Mechanical Assembly Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/079305b67ab227e852b7/) BAE Systems · Westminster, Colorado, United States [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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