Sr Test Engineer
You will join a team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Medtronic’s Robotic Assisted Surgery platform beyond commercial launch and production scale-up: https://www.medtronic.com/surgical/robotics
Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career:
The Surgical Robotics Group strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions.
SURGICAL INNOVATIONS set the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgical products and services that focus on obesity and diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, abdominal wall, pelvic region, and the head and neck.
A Day in the Life
As a Test Validation Engineer working at the Medtronic, you will be a critical contributor to the validation of hardware and software for the Engineering Services Team. This involves validating test methods, test fixtures, and test software to support testing for the surgical robotics teams. In addition, the role entails communication with cross-functional groups and frequent presentations at design and other team meetings.
Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine the best of your experience with training and mentorship to move your career forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.
If you are a pioneer and would like to have a big impact into the new world of medical robotics – then come join our team!
You Will:
· Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing test methods for a complex, electro-mechanical system
· Providing guidance and oversight to test and/or analysis methods developed in support of the verification strategy
· Create quality and safety related documentation to support validity of test and test fixture.
· Analyzing system and/or subsystem designs and preparing verified-by-design reports
· Analyzing data and reviewing engineering reports
· Developing Protocols and Reports for test method validation
· Determining regression impact from design changes
· Analyzing data and applying statistical computations
· File documentation, software, or drawings in depository system
· Communicate test related activities and results with multi-disciplinary team members
· Planning needed testing activities, and participating in program planning processes as needed
· Classify and author test method validation protocols and reports with necessary data analysis.
· Organize and be able to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
· One or more years’ demonstrated experience and expertise with product testing, test equipment, analysis methodologies and test documentation is preferred.
· Prior experience with working in a regulated industry is a plus
· Experience in testing and validating tests of electro-mechanical systems is a plus.
· Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and proven test and/or fixture validation skills
· Familiarity with standards, statistical analysis of test results and commonly used test equipment.
· Working knowledge of ISO standards and understanding of engineering principles.
· Prior experience with test method validation: measurement system analysis, Gage R&R, calibration, linearity and bias studies, etc.
· Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
· Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
· Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Excel and Word
· Proficient in Minitab or other data analysis tools
· Strong communication skills [oral and written] including listening; and ability to maintain clear project status and interlocks with internal project teams and external test agencies
· Strong interpersonal skills: function as a “team player” and work constructively and cooperatively with all team members in the best interests of the program.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
