Hardware Test Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The Robotics Hardware Test Engineer will be primarily responsible for generating and implementing test protocols for our innovative surgical robotics platform. You will lead verification and validation testing, contributing to the maintenance of the product's risk management file, and formulating test procedures for proposed products following established company protocols to ensure the delivery of high-quality designs. This role requires adherence to regulatory standards across the product life cycle, ensuring results.
What will you be doing?
- Design test fixtures
- Develop new test methods and the design and documentation of test fixtures.
- Develop and run test method validations.
- Develop test cases that adequately depict the methods and techniques necessary to examine or validate our medical device designs to related standards as developed by external regulatory groups such as ISO, IEC, FDA, etc.
- Write test procedures to verify operation, usability, performance, and reliability of systems; verifying adherence to requirements and user needs.
- Execute test plans; documenting and communicating test results.
- Create clearly documented bug reports for anomalies found during testing. Verify bug fixes and document results.
- Trace requirements and/or bug fixes to reports of tests demonstrating proper operation after bug fixes.
- Adhere to quality system requirements, and support quality system maintenance as it relates to compliance with domestic and international regulations for design controls, safety, risk, and usability.
- Mentor and/or provide training to less experienced peers.
What will you need to be successful?
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field
- 5+ years in a regulated product development environment desirable.
- Strong competence and interest in product design assurance and testing
- Experience in project management, human factors engineering, and risk assessment.
- Experience using Linux/Unix desirable.
- Experience using SolidWorks / Labview desirable.
- May require attendance in cadaver labs or operating room setting
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
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