ATLANTA – A pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery is expanding its presence in Georgia with an investment of more than $500 million that will create about 1,200 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday.
Intuitive will add to the approximately 180 professionals already based in Gwinnett County. The company, which has been in Peachtree Corners for a decade, plans to grow its campus to include more than 750,000 square feet of manufacturing and engineering operations, state-of-the-art training facilities for surgeons and hospital care teams, and administrative offices.
“With our advanced medical environment, dynamic workforce, pro-business policies, and thriving economy, Intuitive made the right decision in choosing Georgia,” Kemp said.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Intuitive is the manufacturer of the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical systems, which surgeons worldwide have used in more than 8.5 million procedures. Growing demand for robotic-assisted technologies spurred the Gwinnett expansion.
“Intuitive needs a highly educated, committed, and diverse workforce, quality infrastructure and the right geography to meet the rising demand for minimally invasive surgical technologies,” Intuitive CEO Gary Guthart said. “We’ve found that here, and we’re excited to continue to grow in the state.”
Intuitive is expected to open its new campus in phases, with completion by 2024.
The company plans to fill a variety of jobs in manufacturing, production, distribution, engineering, sales, training and customer service. Individuals interested in future careers with Intuitive are encouraged to check careers.intuitive.com/us/en.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce Division worked with Partnership Gwinnett, the city of Peachtree Corners, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Georgia Power to land the project.
“The last year truly has highlighted the need to aggressively expand our life sciences and health care device ecosystem and partner with cutting-edge companies like Intuitive as they continue to innovate and grow,” state Commissioner of Economic Development Pat Wilson said.
“We are grateful to Intuitive for their commitment to creating hundreds of quality jobs in this vital strategic industry right here in Georgia.”