Test Engineer 2

Identifies and presents problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams. Executes test protocols for clinically - based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci surgical system, Ion Systems and/or other test equipment.

Our Client, an American Biotechnology company, is looking for a Test Engineer 2 for their Sunnyvale, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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.
• Test Fixture Development
• Designs test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/Reliability tests
• Identifies processes and test methods that couldbene fit from new or updated fixture designs
• Works with other engineers to develop concepts and approaches to fixture design
• Responsible for documentation of fixture subtilizing Solid Works; 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

 
Requirements:

• 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.
• 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+yearswork experience in an engineering organization or research team environment.
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• 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.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities