Intuitive
Medical Device
HardwareTestEngineer3
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“Hardware Test Engineer 3 at Intuitive. Skills: Medical Device Verification/Validation, Test Protocol Development, Test Fixture Development, Design Verification, Life/Reliability tests, Root cause analysis. Develop high level verification and validation test plans for instrument, accessories, endoluminal, or vision projects. Generate and take ownership of test protocols for Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests”
What You'll Achieve.
Assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations.; Improve outcomes around the world.; Make surgery smarter, safer, and more human.; Perform with greater precision; Patients recover faster
Industry & Context.
Identify and present problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing; Failure investigation; Root cause analysis
Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs., Exposure to animal blood, 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Medical Device Verification/Validation experience is required, Understanding of design controls used in the Medical device development is required., Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations needed to support equipment design, including dimensional analysis., Experience using tools and measuring equipment (Force Gauge, Calipers, Instron, Oscilloscopes etc. )., 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 minimal 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 skills., Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others, 4+ years experience working in an engineering organization.
Nice to Have
MS 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.
What You'll Do.
Develop high level verification and validation test plans for instrument
Generate and take ownership of test protocols for Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests
Develop clinically relevant test methods ensure design requirements are sufficiently verified by collaborating with appropriate cross functional partners
Execute test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci surgical system
Ion Systems and/or other test equipment
Identify and present problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing
and escalate new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams
Proactively engage with appropriate engineering teams on the failure investigation and root cause analysis
Clearly document test results and observations in test report.
Design test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/ Reliability tests
Proactively identify and develop processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs by engaging with design and test engineers
Perform test fixture qualification as required
Responsible for documentation of fixtures utilizing 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
on-time completion of department communicates constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at risk
Comply with company Department and Standard Operating Procedures
Verify and ensure adequate supply of test articles and other equipment or material
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with appropriate cross functional partners to develop clinically relevant test methods; Engage with appropriate engineering teams on the failure investigation and root cause analysis; Engage with design and test engineers to identify and develop processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs; Work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team; Work with other Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods
Communication Scope
Clearly documents test results and observations in test report.; Presents problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing; Communicates constraints to direct management
Process & Methodology
Ensure successful, on-time completion of department, Communicate constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at risk
Full Job Description
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 the Position The New Product Verification Department is devoted to assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations. The department plays a vital role in product and process quality, in new product development and production, and in the quality of da Vinci and Ion robotic product lines, including diagnostic systems, endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The Senior Test Engineer will work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team to assure the quality of new designs, to identify issues related to new designs and processes, and to work with other Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods. Essential Job Duties Test Protocol Development, Execution & Reporting * 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 * Develops
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