Senior SQA Technician

Primary Function of Position:

This Senior SQA Technician will play a key role in the vision automation test and calibration software engineering team to enable the manufacturing of new vision systems for surgical robots. The technician will be responsible for installing new fixture software performing fixture bring-up testing functionality identifying and replicating issues and executing qualification protocols. This role bridges the gap between software development and hands-on validation and supports software quality and fixture readiness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Install and configure software on new or updated test fixtures
• Perform fixture bring-up and verify software and hardware functionality
• Troubleshoot integration issues and replicate problems as needed
• Execute structured test plans and validation protocols
• Document test results and issues following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Provide feedback to engineers and suggest improvements to fixtures and processes
• Prepare fixtures for qualification and deployment
• Support internal release processes including documentation and status updates
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure fixture readiness

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

Required:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a software test or technician role preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to execute structured test plans and document outcomes accurately
• Comfortable working independently and managing task priorities

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with test documentation issue tracking systems and software testing tools
• Basic scripting knowledge for test automation or issue replication
• Exposure to calibration or vision systems is a plus

Other Attributes:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented and methodical in test execution
• Quick learner adaptable to evolving software and hardware environments
• Comfortable working in lab and engineering environments

Additional Notes: This role is critical in ensuring the functionality and reliability of test and calibration fixtures before they are released to production. The technician will work closely with the engineering team to support high-quality software deployment and test execution.

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

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.

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 salary ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time