Job Description
The Simulated Use Department is devoted to assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations. The department plays a vital role in product and process quality, in new product development and production, and in the quality of all Surgical System product lines, including system platforms, endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The Senior Engineering Technician will work with a team of dedicated individuals within the Development and Sustaining Engineering teams to:
Assure quality of new designs
Identify quality issues related to company product, including instruments, accessories, and software subsystems and hardware
Drive resolution of product quality issues through data analysis, reporting, and change advocacy
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will become a subject matter expert in customer use of client product, failure modes, and use of debug tools. This individual will be recognized cross-functionally as a “super user” who is expert in identifying areas of substandard product performance and successfully advocating design improvements to cross-functional engineering and management teams. The candidate must value shared responsibility and celebrate shared success, while forging strong relationships through collaboration with both teammates and internal customers.
Essential Job Duties
Execute processes and procedures, test methods, and fixtures for clinical simulation utilizing clinical and engineering knowledge
Execute test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation, automated testing, and functional verification
Generate test plans, protocols, and reports with guidance from appropriate engineering teams.
Participate in the product development lifecycle, including the design review process. Review design documentation and UI prototypes to assess usability
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $40–$50 Per Hour |
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, along with experience working in a software test environment. AS or BS degree in a scientific discipline is a plus.
Proficient in using Linux OS, including navigating the file system, managing processes, and executing shell commands via the terminal
Ability to read and effectively navigate through technical documentation
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in teams
Quick learner who takes direction well and shows initiative
Team player who values shared responsibility and celebrates shared successes
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Since 2003, DGN Technologies has been a trusted staffing partner, delivering top-tier talent across technology and non-technology roles. Headquartered in the USA with a global presence, we provide skilled professionals on a contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time basis.
At DGN, we believe people are the hidden gems behind every successful business. We find top talent—individuals who are not only technically strong but also aligned with your culture and long-term goals.
Beyond domestic placements, we offer offshore staffing solutions, helping businesses build reliable, high-performing teams in India—without the complexity of local operations. Whether scaling for a project or growing a global team, DGN delivers flexible, high-quality staffing tailored to your needs.
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