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Intuitive Surgical to Cut 331 Sunnyvale Jobs as It Reworks Production Shifts

A state filing cites the end of overnight and weekend work on Ion equipment alongside a shift to five eight-hour days.

Overview

  • The WARN notice lists 331 roles at 1050 Kifer Road and sets an approximate separation date around October 27, 2025.
  • The changes target Ion Instruments & Accessories production plus related logistics and quality operations in Sunnyvale.
  • The company plans to eliminate graveyard and weekend shifts and convert day production from four 10-hour days to five 8-hour days.
  • Intuitive says affected employees are encouraged to apply for open roles, and the final layoff total could be lower depending on internal hiring.
  • The restructuring follows strong results, including Q2 revenue of $2.44 billion with $658 million in net income and a 12‑month profit of $2.61 billion, as the company has also spent at least $271 million on Bay Area property purchases.