[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 # Sr. Automation Manufacturing Engineer Sunnyvale, CA, United States On-site Full-time Senior individual contributor Manufacturing & Production Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted August 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000142177169-sr-automation-manufacturing-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Sr. Automation Manufacturing Engineer ## Job description Primary Function of Position Contribute your technical manufacturing, equipment design, automation, and project management skills to a dynamic team creating high-volume automated assembly lines for precision instruments and accessories used in minimally invasive robotic surgery. The role spans evaluation, maintenance, repair, design, analysis, and continuous improvement of mechanical/electronic equipment; close collaboration with machine integrators through specification, design, build, commissioning, and validation; and ongoing production support across sites. ### Essential Job Duties Lead creation of automation line specifications; source, evaluate, and manage equipment suppliers and machine integrators through design, build, FAT/SAT, and shipment. Design, document, procure, qualify, implement, and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment for high-volume assembly. Provide daily production line support; resolve emergency/unscheduled problems and repairs to ensure equipment uptime and availability. Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/DQ/PQ and PPQ) for equipment and automated assembly lines; maintain compliant records. Determine and analyze equipment performance trends; define and implement improvements to maintainability, reliability, availability, cycle time, capacity, and first-pass yield. Perform and/or support PFMEA for accessories manufacturing lines; incorporate and validate critical tests used in manufacturing. Provide DFx input (Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation, Reliability) to design teams; ensure consistency/commonality of hardware and standard part selections. Integrate mechatronics components (sensors, motors, pneumatics), motion/vision control, and PLC-based line controls; support robot programming where applicable. Create and maintain controlled documentation including BOMs, workflow processes, manufacturing plans, and detailed work instructions; review peer edits. Teach, mentor, and train technicians/engineers in specialized equipment: diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, calibrating; improve installation, repair, and upkeep documentation. Conduct SAP transactions relevant to process/equipment operations; plan resources and budgets for product/process improvements, tooling, and testing. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for product reliability and cost reduction; proactively seek technologies to improve production processes. Support inter-site collaboration (e.g., suppliers and Mexicali plant) and periodic travel. ## Qualifications ### Required Skills and Experience Strong communication skills to interface cross-functionally with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, customer support, and clinical marketing. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex electro-mechanical/laser/vision system equipment. Experience with automated line controls (PLC, I/O components), motion/vision control, and mechatronics integration. CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred); blueprint reading and interpretation; GD&T and tolerance stack analysis. Experience managing product/process changes and executing equipment/process validation. Organizational skills to manage fast-paced projects simultaneously; prior technical writing experience. Experienced with ISO 13485/9001 medical device manufacturing environments. Required Education and Training BS/MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent. 8+ years’ experience as a design/manufacturing/equipment engineer supporting products with significant mechanical/electromechanical content. Working Conditions Onsite role with periodic travel; may require occasional weekend shift support during commissioning or urgent repairs. ### Preferred Skills and Experience Experience designing automated equipment and complex mechanisms; robotics programming exposure. ### Knowledge of manufacturing processes machining, injection molding, transfer molding, MIM, crimping, ultrasonic/laser welding, optical testing, fiber routing. Experience with high-volume automated assembly of plastic forming/joining processes. Leadership experience or a background in cross-functional team coordination. Spanish language proficiency; ability to travel to suppliers and other Intuitive facilities. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 74 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000142177169-sr-automation-manufacturing-engineer) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [COE Manufacturing Business Systems Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/a56c313386cd2ccabc2d/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/54908686a66395b666f3/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Final Quality Inspection Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/fe5138e5b340b23a520d/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Manufacturing Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/83d14505b93b25dbec5e/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/2fd9d1addc809ba6f3af/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Process Automation Engineer III, Manufacturing Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/103a8f34421ce04bc9f5/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Automation Technician, 7am - 7pm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/a535b3bd832e40e1b851/) Sanmina-SCI · Amery, WI, US ### [Manufacturing Automation Technician, 7am - 7pm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/86133720d5f4b6a713fc/) Sanmina-SCI · Menomonie, WI, US ### [Automation Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/50b114da7eaa2ca40082/) Amazon · US, TX, Houston ### [Automation Process Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/b13199238a5e61de2a2b/) Amazon · US, CA, Cupertino [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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