Senior Quality Test Engineer at Nevro in Redwood City, California

Job Description:

Senior Quality Test Engineer

US-CA-Redwood City

Job ID: 2024-4485
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Quality
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Overview

The Senior Quality Test Engineer tests and repairs electronics, designs test fixtures and tools, and applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to their job.

The Senior Quality Test Engineer works cross-functionally with other engineers on complex root cause analyses, as well as to elevate possible issues found in the field. Additionally, they work closely with internal customers to present technical information to non-technical customers, as well as to gather complaint details as needed for the investigation of the returned product.

• Manage and maintain the returned product investigation lab.
• Analyze returned products to confirm reported complaints, identify failure modes and determine root causes.
• Adapt and refine test procedures to properly address customer complaints.
• Design and develop test equipment and test specifications.
• Differentiate between hardware and software failures.
• Perform board level circuit analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on complaint investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement of the quality systems and processes.
• Write and maintain SOPs, WI’s, audit reports and other documentation as required.
• Identify, generate, and publish metrics and reports related to quality issues.
• Be available as a knowledge resource/ subject matter expert (SME) to other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of relevant working experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• 5+ years of working test engineering experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience with medical device complaint handling or in another heavily regulated industry desired.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with analog and digital circuits.
• Electronic schematic comprehension.
• Electrical hardware investigation down to component level
• Ability to design test fixtures, including the design of the hardware, software and firmware when needed.
• Experience using electronic test equipment (Digital Storage Oscilloscope, Power supply, frequency Generator, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and schematics.
• Ability to create design documents.
• Ability to create device investigation procedures.
• Evaluate/investigate and document investigation results for returned devices from clinical studies and commercial complaints.
• Proficient with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Electronic Engineering field
• Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with good presentation and technical writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional team and with all levels of the organizations.
• Can work independently in a team environment.
• Takes initiative and proactively seeks quality solutions through continuous improvement.
• Willingness and capability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Nevro offers equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital or family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental condition, disability, age or other characteristics protected by laws.

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Salary:

$124,519.00

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