Senior Failure Analysis Technician

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics where our vision mission and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT we put the patient first in everything we do andare committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows we improve the quality of life of patients provide more effective treatment options for surgeons uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

The Opportunity That Awaits You:

At PROCEPT BioRobotics you will be part of a team developing a surgical robot that combines real-time data multi-dimensional imaging and robotics to remove prostate tissue. As PROCEPT BioRobotics continues to expand the Design Quality Assurance group requires a Failure Analysis Technician to support complaint investigations and root cause this role you will manage the failure analysis laboratory perform device testing with advanced tools and capital equipment and generate high-quality documentation to support regulatory and audit requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to analyze device failures identify causes and ensure accurate compliant reporting.

What Your Day-To-Day Will Involve:

As a Failure Analysis Technician you will be responsible for managing the failure analysis laboratory including handling devices exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Maintain a clean organized and compliant lab environment in accordance with safety biosafety and 5S lean principles.

Track and manage a high volume of devices through the failure analysis workflow ensuring accurate labeling chain-of-custody and status tracking.

Perform detailed physical and functional testing on devices using advanced tools (e.g. oscilloscopes data acquisition systems) as well as capital equipment test setups.

Conduct complaint and failure investigations working closely with design quality and reliability engineers to identify root causes.

Document test protocols results and findings with precision following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ensuring records are audit-ready.

Write clear structured investigation reports that meet regulatory quality system and audit requirements.

Collaborate with engineers to analyze test outcomes and recommend potential next steps in root cause analysis.

Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps in lab processes documentation and equipment management.

Ensure all test equipment is properly maintained calibrated and compliant with internal and external standards.

The Qualifications We Need You to Possess

High School Equivalent with 2-year experience or 1-year technical degree/diploma with 1-year experience in a laboratory testing or failure analysis environment

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and experience writing technical reports that withstand regulatory and audit scrutiny.

Demonstrate experience in computer skills and be comfortable with basic Windows-office software e.g. MS Word Excel PowerPoint etc.

Ability to demonstrate technical problem solving and analytical skills

The Qualifications We Would Like You to Possess

Familiarity with bloodborne pathogen (BBP) handling and biosafety practices

Demonstrate basic knowledge of mechanical and electronic concepts

Hands on experience using test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope Multi-meter Test logger Thermocouples etc.)

Experience in medical device industry particularly in a regulated environment (FDA QSR ISO 13485 EU MDR).

Prior experience supporting complaint handling CAPA or reliability/failure analysis.

Familiarity with Lean/5S lab organization practices.

Experience with capital equipment electromechanical systems or robotics testing.

While performing the duties of this job the technician is regularly working in a laboratory environment

$69000 - $81000 a year

This position also includes an annual bonus of 10% RSUs at offer and non-exempt role.

For US-Based Candidates Only

Work Authorization Status: Citizen / Permanent Resident

Understanding PROCEPTs Culture

At PROCEPT we believe every person matters. Every employee every patient every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept curiosity ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.

And this doesnt happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building an immersion in Procepts history jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow as both managers and learners in an environment that challenges supports and broadens.

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept we push beyond just finding a work/life balance we strive to find a work/life blend a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to one that you can proudly share with your family friends and acquaintances.

An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics wont just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT!

PROCEPTs health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage wellness programs on-site gym a 401(k) plan with employer match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance wellbeing benefits flexible or paid time off paid parental leave paid holidays and many more!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation disability genetic information pregnancy age or any other protected status set forth in federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY

Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills depth of experience relevant certifications and training and specific work location. Based on the factors above Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus equity and the benefits listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Well provide you training for and ask you to maintain trained status for and comply with all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Company OverviewEmbark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics where our vision mission and values guide everything we do as a company. At PROCEPT we put the patient first in everything we do andare committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH otherwise known...