Full-Time
Mechanical Engineering Technician-Swing Shift
Posted on 9/29/2025
Intuitive Surgical
10,001+ employees
Manufactures robotic surgical systems and services
No salary listed
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- Hands-on skills with tools and machinery, knowledge of CAD software, and strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to perform failure analysis and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
- Understand wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and mechanical component drawings.
- Working knowledge of computers, word processing and spreadsheet applications for documentation and data presentation.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technologies that allow effective troubleshooting.
- Work with engineers, other technicians, and production teams to optimize processes, solve complex problems, and improve efficiency.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues.
- Proficiency in understanding mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Good teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with others.
- Sense of urgency and multi-tasking is essential to being able to support production line effectively.
- Experience with Agile, SAP, MES, and SPC or equivalent tools.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Must possess extensive knowledge/experience in troubleshooting electromechanical issues.
- Skilled in the use of various hand and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Proficient in soldering and wire crimping.
- Experience in fixing damaged or stripped threads by drilling, tapping, chamfering, and installing helicoils.
- Skilled in the use of various tools to remove stripped or broken screws on manufacturing assemblies.
- Operate machines to turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind parts to exact specifications.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- AS degree in mechanical engineering technology, military technical training or equivalent/relevant work experience.
- A minimum of five years of troubleshooting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Performs complex product testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Follow Production escalation process and provide engineering evaluation of any interruptions to production line.
- Perform quick triage of the issue and recommend the best course of action to keep production moving. This includes performing simple reworks on the spot such as cable crimping, solder components, tap threads, clean optics, adjust alignment, etc.
- Document all activities during escalation support in formal records.
- Diagnose failures on Systems Mfg line for system level failures, sub-assembly failures, and test fixture failures.
- Perform failure analysis down to component level, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective / preventive actions.
- Proactively provides feedback to management and engineering regarding production process, quality, and workmanship issues.
- Execute engineering level tests and collect data to support design of experiment activities or characterize a device.
- Review non-conforming parts in MRB, analyze failures in detail, make decisions on dispositions, and document all findings in formal records.
- Perform root cause investigation on non-conforming materials and provide feedback to engineering for quality improvements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to resolve manufacture, process, and quality issues.
- Crosstrain and mentor others in areas of expertise.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to identify problems.
- Follow all corporation, safety and production procedures and regulations.
- Perform other engineering technician duties as needed.
- Troubleshooting experience is preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Medical device experience is preferred but not required.
Intuitive Surgical designs, manufactures, and sells robotic surgical systems and provides related services and accessories for minimally invasive surgery. The core product helps surgeons perform operations with enhanced precision by guiding robotic arms controlled from a console, allowing procedures to be done through small incisions. Instruments and consumables are used with the systems and are supported by service contracts, creating a recurring revenue stream. Compared to competitors, Intuitive has a large installed base and focuses specifically on robotic-assisted surgery, combining devices, disposable instruments, and ongoing services to support hospitals and surgical centers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by enabling safer, less invasive procedures while expanding the use and capabilities of robotic surgery for more procedures and providers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- da Vinci 5 updates create software-driven upgrades and workflow monetization.
- Ion growth expands a second engine beyond soft-tissue robotic surgery.
- Installed base above 11,000 systems supports durable consumables and service growth.
What critics are saying
- FDA recalls on da Vinci instruments threaten recurring revenue and surgeon trust.
- Lower-cost robotic rivals pressure placements, pricing, and hospital contract renewals.
- MedTech valuation compression can outpace Intuitive's earnings growth for months.
What makes Intuitive Surgical unique
- Pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, anchored by da Vinci and Ion platforms.
- Global leader in minimally invasive care, serving hospitals and surgical centers.
- Large recurring revenue base from instruments, accessories, and service contracts.
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↑ 0%Intuitive Surgical could emerge as a dark horse in the anti-obesity market as bariatric surgery proves more effective than GLP-1 drugs for long-term weight loss. A recent study of over 50,000 patients found surgery patients lost an average of 58 pounds after two years, compared to just 12 pounds for those using GLP-1 medications. The study also showed surgery delivers more sustainable results. Gastric bypass patients maintain around 52% of their excess weight loss after 10 years, whilst GLP-1 users often regain all lost weight after stopping treatment. Intuitive's da Vinci surgical system offers minimally invasive bariatric surgery options. The company generated $10.1 billion in revenue last year, up from $8.4 billion, with profit margins around 28%. Despite shares falling over 20% this year, the company's position in surgical innovation makes it a compelling long-term investment.
Intuitive Surgical has experienced recent share price weakness, declining 3% in one day with negative returns over the past week, month and three months. The stock currently trades at $452.66, down 10.1% over one month and 19.45% year-to-date, though three-year total shareholder returns remain strong at 77.19%. The medical technology company reports annual revenue of $10.1 billion and net income of $2.9 billion, maintaining a dominant position in minimally invasive surgical technology. According to one valuation analysis, Intuitive Surgical's fair value sits at $532.46, suggesting the stock is undervalued by approximately 15% at current levels. The analysis projects 12% annual revenue growth over the next five years, supported by recurring revenues from spare parts and software licences, with profit margins expected to reach 30% from the current 28.6%.
Intuitive Surgical shares rose 23% following Jim Cramer's recommendation on CNBC's Squawk on the Street in June 2025, where he urged investors to "just go buy ISRG". The medical robotics company experienced a 27% surge in October after reporting third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates. Revenue reached $2.51 billion against expectations of $2.40 billion, whilst adjusted earnings per share hit $2.40 versus the predicted $1.98. However, the stock declined 2.7% in January 2026 after Intuitive Surgical released preliminary fourth-quarter results, citing concerns that Medicaid funding cuts and competing products could slow growth of its robotic surgical systems. Despite the recent setback, shares remain up significantly since Cramer's initial endorsement, though they're down 7.8% over the past year.
Intuitive Surgical faces headwinds from tariffs and increased competition in the robotic-assisted surgery market, yet its fundamentals remain strong. The medical device company reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 19% to $2.87 billion, whilst adjusted earnings per share rose 14.5% to $2.53. Procedures using its da Vinci surgical system increased 17%, with the installed base growing 12% to 11,106 units. However, the stock trades at 47.6 times forward earnings, compared to the healthcare sector average of 17.1. New competition is emerging, with Medtronic's Hugo system recently cleared and Johnson & Johnson expected to launch its own device soon. Despite these challenges, Intuitive Surgical maintains advantages through switching costs and extensive real-world data, whilst the underpenetrated robotic-assisted surgery market offers long-term growth potential.
Intuitive Surgical maintained a 37% operating margin in Q4 despite tariffs creating a 95 basis point drag, alongside higher facility costs and unfavourable product mix from newer platforms like da Vinci 5 and Ion. The company offset these pressures through product cost reductions, component savings and manufacturing efficiencies. Procedure growth of 18% in Q4 and recurring revenue now comprising 81% of total revenues provided operating leverage. Management's 2026 gross margin guidance of 67-68% suggests continued stability, even as tariff headwinds are expected to increase to roughly 1.2% of revenues. Meanwhile, Boston Scientific expanded adjusted operating margins by 100 basis points to 28% in 2025, though tariffs will offset favourable product mix in 2026. The company expects 50-75 basis points operating margin expansion in 2026 through scale efficiencies and supply-chain optimisation.