ISIJP00012532 Software Test Technician 4… at Management… · Sunnyvale

Details Job Posting ID: ISIJP00012532 Job Posting Title: Software Test Technician 4 Description: Primary Function of Position 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 da Vinci 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 ISI product, including instruments, accessories, and software subsystems and hardware Drive resolution of product quality issues through data analysis, reporting, and change advocacy The successful candidate will become a subject matter expert in customer use of ISI 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     Required Skills and Experience   Responsible for learning the elements of the SW build process to effectively execute, monitor and troubleshoot as necessary Evaluates instrument designs using measurement devices and inspection tools Identifies, reproduces, and escalates new or persistent software or hardware related failure modes to management and appropriate Engineering teams Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and documents all findings in the ISI bug-tracking database Complete documentation of test protocols, results and reports   Required Education and Training   High school diploma or GED, along with 6+ 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     Working Conditions   Be able to handle raw meat for testing purposes, including chicken, beef, and pork products.     Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with software quality assurance testing methodologies Job Posting Start Date: 11/23/2026 Job Posting End Date: 11/22/2027 Business Unit: Manufacturing and Operations Function Site: 950 Kifer Rd. Location: Sunnyvale Requirements Location: Sunnyvale, CA Pay Rate: $50/HR W2 Software Test Technician 4 Primary Function of Position 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 da Vinci 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 ISI product, including instruments, accessories, and software subsystems and hardware · Drive resolution of product quality issues through data analysis, reporting, and change advocacy The successful candidate will become a subject matter expert in customer use of ISI 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 Required Skills and Experience · Responsible for learning the elements of the SW build process to effectively execute, monitor and troubleshoot as necessary · Evaluates instrument designs using measurement devices and inspection tools · Identifies, reproduces, and escalates new or persistent software or hardware related failure modes to management and appropriate Engineering teams · Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and documents all findings in the ISI bug-tracking database · Complete documentation of test protocols, results and reports Required Education and Training · High school diploma or GED, along with 6+ 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 Working Conditions · Be able to handle raw meat for testing purposes, including chicken, beef, and pork products. Preferred Skills and Experience · Experience with software quality assurance testing methodologies