Intuitive · 1 day ago
Test Engineer 2
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$107K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Test Engineer will work within the New Product Verification Department to ensure the quality and reliability of new designs and processes, collaborating with various teams to develop test methods and protocols.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develops high level verification and validation test plans for instrument, accessories, endoluminal, or vision projects
Generates and takes ownership of test protocols for Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests
Collaborate with Design and Clinical teams to develop test methods needed to ensure design requirements are sufficiently verified
Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci surgical system, Ion Systems and/or other test equipment
Identifies and presents problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams
Collaborates with appropriate engineering teams on the failure investigation and root cause analysis
Clearly documents test results and observations in test report
Designs test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests
Identifies processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs
Works with other engineers to develop concepts and approaches to fixture design
Responsible for documentation of fixtures utilizing SolidWorks; release of documents into Agile
Effectively translate the functional requirements into appropriate acceptance criteria for testcases and test methods
Train test technicians on test methods and procedures
Ensures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at risk
Complies with company Department and Standard Operating Procedures
Verifies and ensures adequate supply of test articles and other equipment or material
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with equipment needed to perform typical performance measurements on electro-mechanical systems
Some basic knowledge of electrical systems, test equipment, and test practices is desirable
Experience using tools and measuring equipment (Force Gauge, Calipers, Instron, Oscilloscopes etc.)
Ability to perform the basic mechanical engineering calculations needed to support equipment design, including dimensional analysis
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Arduino is a plus
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software is highly preferred
Proactive and self-motivated engineer
Must be a quick learner with the ability understand complex products and processes
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively
Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs
Familiar with GDP
Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others
Minimum BS in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or similar degree
Minimum 2+ years work experience in an engineering organization or research team environment
The employee will spend time at their desk in front of the computer as well as work in a lab environment
Lab environment will have exposure to animal blood and tissue; there will also be exposure to detergents and other chemicals used for reprocessing medical devices
Hands on testing includes but not limited to using the robotic systems, mechanical test fixtures, microscopes, electrical test fixtures etc
Preferred
Prefer experience within medical device or pharmaceutical industry
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Arduino is highly preferred
Experience working with electro-mechanical systems is a plus
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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