WE'RE HIRING: Engineering Technician
Location:Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Job Overview:
We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join the New Product Verification team, supporting the testing and verification of da Vinci and Ion robotic surgical systems, instruments, endoscopes, and accessories. The ideal candidate will have hands-on hardware production or testing experience and the ability to execute test protocols, identify product issues, and document testing results.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Execute test protocols for surgical simulations and automated testing using da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipment.
- Perform design verification testing under the guidance of Test Engineers.
- Identify, document, and report product failures and testing issues.
- Maintain accurate test records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Perform cleaning and reprocessing of instruments, endoscopes, and accessories.
- Generate work instructions for testing methods and procedures.
- Support product verification and test process development.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned testing activities.
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of experience in a hardware production or testing environment.
- Hands-on experience with basic tools and measuring equipment.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and understand specifications and tolerances.
- Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel).
- Ability to follow test procedures, execute software scripts, and maintain test documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue, and organs.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the Medical Device industry.
- Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, Arduino, Linux, and/or SQL.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
