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Intuitive Surgical3 weeks ago

Senior Quality Engineer - Future Forward / NPD

On-site · Sunnyvale, California, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
Medical Device

Job Summary

Senior Quality Engineer to lead design controls, risk management, and design verification/validation for next-generation robotic-assisted surgical systems. Responsible for ensuring product development meets regulatory requirements, developing and maintaining design history files, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to transfer scalable designs to manufacturing. Roles include supporting regulatory submissions and audits, improving quality processes, and driving risk-based design decision-making for high-complexity medical devices. The role emphasizes quality systems, validation, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced healthcare technology environment.

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 6+ years of related experience with an advanced degree or 8+ years with a university degree.
  • Strong proficiency with FDA Design Controls and international standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601/62304).
  • Experience with risk-based Verification & Validation (V&V), process validation, and reliability testing.
  • Experience with robotic or complex electromechanical devices preferred.
  • Ability to navigate quality systems with minimal oversight; proven problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Preferred certifications: ASQ CQE, ASQ CRE, or Six Sigma Black Belt.
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