Hardware Test Engineer 2

Primary Function of 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 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. Roles & Responsibilities Test Protocol Development, Execution & Reporting 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 Collaborate with Design and Clinical teams to develop test methods needed to ensure design requirements are sufficiently verified 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 escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams Collaborate with appropriate engineering teams on the failure investigation and root cause analysis. Clearly document test results and observations in test report. Test Fixture Development Design test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests Identify processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs Work with other engineers to develop concepts and approaches to fixture design Document fixtures utilizing SolidWorks; release of documents into Agile Other Responsibilities Effectively translate the functional requirements into appropriate acceptance criteria for test cases and test methods. Train test technicians on test methods and procedures Ensure successful, on‑time completion of department projects; communicate 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 Qualifications Education and/or Experience Minimum BS in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or similar degree. Minimum 2+ years work experience in an engineering organization or research team environment. Prefer experience within medical device or pharmaceutical industry. Technical Skills 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. Other skills and abilities 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. Integrity Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others Travel Role is set schedule and based in Sunnyvale, California. Ability to travel (10%) as needed to support programs at other facilities. Compensation Base Compensation Range Region 1: $110,300 USD – $149,300 USD Base Compensation Range Region 2: $93,800 USD – $126,900 USD Shift: Day Workplace Type: Set Schedule – This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Equal Opportunity Employer Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intuitive Surgical, Inc.