Industrial Engineering Intern

Company: Intuitive Surgical
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Joining Intuitive Surgical, Inc. means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority. At Intuitive, 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. Our mission is our guiding force; our culture is the DNA that makes us unique. As a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), we have been expanding our innovations through technology to help make a difference in the world. For 25 years, human ingenuity has guided our journey to help solve some of healthcare's complex challenges. We believe a great idea can come from anywhere-inclusion and mutual respect are vital to our culture. We value character grounded in integrity, a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and diverse experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and strive to achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's help to advance the world of minimally invasive care. Must be concurrently enrolled and returning to an academic program in the fall in an accredited degree-seeking program. Primary Function of Position: The Industrial Engineering Intern will support Lean and continuous improvement activities in manufacturing and production support areas and will receive support and development from the wider Industrial Engineering team. The Intern may be responsible for localized improvements and may participate in team projects. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Learn and use a variety of process optimization tools such as 5S, process mapping, line balancing, and waste analysis to analyze and optimize manufacturing equipment, processes, and layouts
• Using time and motion studies, evaluate and maintain standards of operation throughout manufacturing and production support operations
• Participate in wider team projects and activities involving process improvements, value analysis, design reviews, product transfer and startup, and new product introduction
• Support the Industrial Engineering team with duties that utilize up-to-date tools and techniques in the areas of time standards, line balancing, cost estimation, manpower planning, productivity, and continuous improvement Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
  • Working toward an Engineering degree, preferably Industrial Engineering or similar.
  • Strong work ethic, a demonstrated desire to learn, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter able to work in a collaborative and results-oriented environment
  • General software skills required and proficient with data analysis tools (i.e. Excel, R, etc.)
  • Quantitative approach to problem solving
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing/continuous improvement concepts a plus Learning Outcomes:
    • Apply existing engineering knowledge and/or newly learned concepts to the solution of problems typically encountered by Industrial Engineers in the manufacturing industry
    • Demonstrated ability to observe, analyze, and improve processes independently or on team-based assignments
    • Clearly & effectively communicate ideas and interface with other areas of the organization Commitment: Must be available to work full-time hours, M-F for 10-12 weeks beginning Summer of 2021. 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. Someone applied to the Senior Project Manager position as a result of Bharanidharan Ranganathan's referral. About an hour ago

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