IQC Inspector 1

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.

About the role

The IQC Inspector I is an entry-level quality role primarily responsible for incoming documentation review, material certification verification, ERP transaction processing, and release of incoming material for manufacturing use. This position ensures that incoming material packages meet quality system requirements and maintain accurate records to support traceability and compliance. The position may perform basic visual inspections and limited dimensional verification while developing inspection knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Certificates of Conformance, test reports, inspection reports, and supplier documentation to verify compliance with purchase order, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of incoming material documentation packages.
• Perform material release transactions within SAP or applicable ERP systems.
• Create and maintain inspection history records and electronic quality documentation.
• Ensure traceability information is complete and accurate.
• Process nonconforming material documentation and create quality notifications when required.
• Communicate documentation discrepancies to Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and supervisors.
• Support inventory accuracy and material disposition processes.
• Perform visual inspection of incoming materials and assemblies.
• Conduct basic dimensional verification using standard measuring tools when required.
• Learn blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals.
• Support quality projects and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma; A.S. Engineering Degree would be a bonus.
• 0-2 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to review technical documents, certifications, and manufacturing records.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn SAP, ERP, and electronic quality systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a high-volume environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience reviewing manufacturing records or quality documentation.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
• Understanding of traceability requirements.
• Experience within medical device, biotech, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of inspection tools and manufacturing drawings.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting/standing position for extended periods while performing documentation review, material verification, and inspection activities.
• Requires frequent walking between IQC workstations, receiving areas, warehouse locations, and material storage areas.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent use of computers, monitors, keyboards, and barcode scanning equipment.
• Requires visual acuity to review documentation, labels, certifications, part markings, and computer-generated records.
• Work is performed in both office and warehouse environments where temperatures may vary throughout the year and may not always be climate controlled.
• May require bending, reaching, kneeling, and handling containers or materials during receiving and disposition activities.
• Must be able to work safely around material handling equipment, carts, forklifts, and warehouse traffic.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending upon task and location.

Pay

• Base Salary Range Region 1: $24 - $33
• Base Salary Range Region 2: $21 - $28

Schedule

• Shift: Day

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the Candidate’s Qualifications, Consistent With Applicable Law.

Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.