Intuitive Surgical seeks a Supplier Engineer to manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost standards for electronics manufacturing. The role involves PCBA qualification, design for manufacturability feedback, process improvement projects, and oversight of supplier performance across medical device production.

Responsibilities

Drive PCBA manufacturing qualification at contract manufacturers with readiness reviews and milestone tracking
Provide DFM feedback on PCB and PCBA designs to mitigate manufacturability risks early in development
Execute supplier qualification deliverables including pFMEA, process validation, inspection reports, and capability analysis
Lead cost reduction, capacity improvement, and risk mitigation projects with multiple suppliers concurrently
Manage supplier variances and corrective actions from root cause analysis through documentation and closure

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of engineering or manufacturing experience in electronics assembly
Proficiency with PCBA processes: stencil printing, SMT reflow, AOI, AXI, selective solder, and conformal coating
PCBA design for manufacturability (DFM) experience
Expertise in 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 regulatory standards
Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills
Proficiency with Windows, Excel, Project, and ERP systems such as SAP
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

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