SIM Test Engineer

Company 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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive’s robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. The SIM test engineer will work closely with a team of engineers and subject matter experts to test and improve the quality, safety, and reliability of the Ion™ endoluminal system. The successful candidate will support both released products and new product development initiatives by executing test procedures, identifying product issues, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results. 

This role provides an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of clinical workflows and product use cases while contributing to the continuous improvement of innovative robotic-assisted technology.  The candidate should demonstrate curiosity, strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Clinical Engineers to develop clinical workflow procedures (SIM Tests) that represent common use cases for Ion products.

• Perform SIM testing based on clinical workflows in a clinical and/or engineering environment

• Identify and thoroughly document hardware and software anomalies and help resolve defects and inconsistencies

• Create summary reports to track overall testing for a product

• Work with engineering and manufacturing to help conceptualize designs and improve reliability.

• Participate in formal design verification by executing protocols, writing test reports, and logging and verifying anomalies when necessary.

• Perform sanity testing and release acceptance testing and write reports.

• Present test results and strategy to various stakeholders.

• Provide in-depth and interactive product demos

• Purchase lab supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements: 

To qualify for this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related experience.

• Proficient in using computer applications like Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Proficient in using Linux OS, including executing shell commands via the terminal

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills

Ideally, a candidate would also have:

• Experience with Medical Design Control processes.

• Experience with Bug Tracking tools.

• Experience with Requirements Management Tools.

• Experience with Test Management Tools.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

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.

Mandatory Notices

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who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.