KARL STORZ

Test Engineer III

KARL STORZ

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: GoletaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $97,900 - $127,400 per year

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About the role

  • Lead Verification Efforts: Take charge as a lead verification engineer on projects, overseeing the entire design verification process for Karl Storz Imaging devices and systems.
  • Design & Execute Robust Testing: Develop and execute thorough verification procedures and plans, including sample-size analysis and design change analysis, to rigorously test product quality, manufacturability, reliability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop Test Infrastructure: Design and implement sophisticated test infrastructure, including electrical, optical, and mechanical test fixtures, to effectively assess complex imaging characteristics.
  • Analyze & Report: Collect, analyze, and clearly present test results in comprehensive technical reports for engineering review and FDA submissions.
  • Troubleshoot & Innovate: Provide expert assistance to project teams in troubleshooting design issues, product returns, and field problems. Propose and develop new test methodologies and improvements.
  • Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with systems and design engineering to establish clear, testable requirements, and ensure product specifications are comprehensive and testable.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring other test engineers, reviewing their work, and providing technical troubleshooting consultation.
  • Regulatory Support: Support regulatory affairs by providing crucial documentation and expertise for 510(k) FDA submissions.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years (8+ years preferred) of experience in Design and Systems Verification within a demanding product development environment, ideally in medical devices.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Science, or equivalent. (Master’s or PhD in Engineering or MBA preferred).
  • Proven experience in Systems Verification and verifying complex devices and systems.
  • Strong understanding of product system concepts, risks, and verification methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Test Procedures and Requirements, including relevant tools (e.g., DOORS, PTC, Polarion).
  • Familiarity with environmental testing and equipment.
  • Experience with development processes (V-model, Agile, Lean).
  • In-depth knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. FDA 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001).
  • SAP software experience is required.
  • Familiarity with high-level programming language/software like MATLAB, LabView, or similar for automated testing and data collection is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, and Usability is a plus.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Design VerificationTesting ProceduresSample-size AnalysisDesign Change AnalysisTest MethodologiesElectrical Test FixturesOptical Test FixturesMechanical Test FixturesAutomated TestingData Collection
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationTroubleshootingCommunicationInfluencingAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingTechnical ConsultationPresentation Skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical and Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in EngineeringPhD in EngineeringMBA