Machinist CNC Programmer

• Ways of Working:
  Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type:
  Employee
• Min. Salary Region 1: 38 USD
• Global Job Level (HCM):
  Support 3 (3)
• Min. Salary Region 2: 33 USD

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive
. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care
, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion
—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare
, you’ll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The Machine Shop is responsible for providing support to development, engineering, and manufacturing. This support includes both new part fabrication and modification of mechanical components.

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, well-rounded machinist/model maker that can bring experience and the willingness to grow in our company. The job requires the ability to be a creative thinker with the ability to work with the engineering staff to solve problems daily. This person needs to independently program and operate CNC machines, including Mill, Lathe and Wire, to tight tolerances.

We are looking for a person with experience using a variety of materials including stainless and tool steel, aluminum, and a variety of plastics. Being able to use advanced inspection equipment to qualify parts is also required for this position. We are looking for a team player with a “can do” attitude. We offer competitive pay, great benefits in a friendly and professional work environment.

Support Engineering staff in all new product development

Modifications to existing parts

Support Engineering staff in all new product development

Modifications to existing parts

Required Skills and Experience

Comfortable working in a team environment andhavinga positive attitude.

Ability to work in a precision component environment.

Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment, Bridgeport Mill, Bandsaw, Table saw, Manual Lathe, Drill press, Grinder.

Ability to develop setup fixtures and intricate tight tolerance work holding assemblies.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Functional ability to program Multi Axis 3+2 Mill, Lathe and EDM using Master Cam(Ability to utilize Master Cam drafting features and design functions. Basicunderstandingof3D software,Solidworks)

Ability to check dimensions of the part according to blueprint, by using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers,dial indicators,fixtures, gauges,Digital vision systems, Comparatorand other test equipment including Hardness testing, and surface roughness testing

Applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures

Advanced level understanding of metal and plastic properties and how to machine these materials.

Functional understanding of speeds andfeedsof different materials and the ability to adjust accordingly.

Ability to machine to very tight tolerances ±.0005

Critical thinking, good judgment and…