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It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Function of Position:
The New Product Verification 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 da Vinci and Ion robotic product lines, including diagnostic systems, endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The Senior Test Engineer will work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team to assure the quality of new designs, to identify issues related to new designs and processes, and to work with other Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Test Protocol Development, Execution & Reporting
- Develops high level test plans for instrument, accessories, endoluminal, and vision projects
- Generates and takes ownership of test protocols for Design Verification and Life/ Reliability tests
- Develops clinically relevant test methods ensure design requirements are sufficiently verified by collaborating with appropriate cross functional partners
- Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci surgical system, Ion Systems and/or other test equipment
- Identifies, reports and negotiate problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams
- Proactively engages with appropriate engineering teams and leads failure investigation and root cause analysis
- Clearly documents test results and observations in test report.
Test Fixture Development:
- Designs test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/ Reliability tests
- Proactively identifies and develops processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs by engaging with design and test engineers
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems while leading cross-functional, technical teams in making decisions.
- Ability to influence technical stakeholders and suggest process improvements
- Ability to understand and work on complex products and processes
Other Responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to the development of product requirements and risk documents
- Effective technical communication across various levels of the organization at core team meetings and design reviews.
- Ensures successful, on-time completion of department and core team projects; communicates constraints and recommends preferred mitigation to direct management when successful project completion is at risk
- Complies with company Department and Standard Operating Procedures
- Effectively translate the functional requirements into appropriate acceptance criteria for test cases and test methods.
- Train test technicians on test methods and procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of 6+ years experience working in an engineering or research team environment.
- Minimum BS in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or similar degree. MS preferred.
- Prefer experience within medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Medical Device Verification/Validation experience is required
- Understanding of design controls used in the Medical device development is required.
- Experience with working through various phases of medical device product development process (concept through launch) is preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations needed to support equipment design, including dimensional analysis.
- Experience using tools and measuring equipment (Force Gauge, Calipers, Instron, Oscilloscopes etc.).
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, Arduino is highly preferred.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical systems is a plus.
- Experience with Test Method Validation is highly preferred.
- Experience in Reliability Engineering is a plus.
Other skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.
- Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs.
- Familiar with GDP skills.
Integrity:
Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.
Travel:
Role is set schedule and based in Sunnyvale, California. Ability to travel (10%) as needed to support programs at other facilities.
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.
COMPENSATION
- Base Compensation Range Region 1: $159,200 USD - $229,000 USD
- Base Compensation Range Region 2: $135,300 USD - $194,700 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
INTRODUCTION
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Function of Position:
The New Product Verification 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 da Vinci and Ion robotic product lines, including diagnostic systems, endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The Senior Test Engineer will work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team to assure the quality of new designs, to identify issues related to new designs and processes, and to work with other Test Engineers to develop harmonized test methods.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Test Protocol Development, Execution & Reporting
- Develops high level test plans for instrument, accessories, endoluminal, and vision projects
- Generates and takes ownership of test protocols for Design Verification and Life/ Reliability tests
- Develops clinically relevant test methods ensure design requirements are sufficiently verified by collaborating with appropriate cross functional partners
- Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci surgical system, Ion Systems and/or other test equipment
- Identifies, reports and negotiate problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams
- Proactively engages with appropriate engineering teams and leads failure investigation and root cause analysis
- Clearly documents test results and observations in test report.
Test Fixture Development:
- Designs test fixtures and other test aids needed to perform Design Verification and Life/ Reliability tests
- Proactively identifies and develops processes and test methods that could benefit from new or updated fixture designs by engaging with design and test engineers
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems while leading cross-functional, technical teams in making decisions.
- Ability to influence technical stakeholders and suggest process improvements
- Ability to understand and work on complex products and processes
Other Responsibilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to the development of product requirements and risk documents
- Effective technical communication across various levels of the organization at core team meetings and design reviews.
- Ensures successful, on-time completion of department and core team projects; communicates constraints and recommends preferred mitigation to direct management when successful project completion is at risk
- Complies with company Department and Standard Operating Procedures
- Effectively translate the functional requirements into appropriate acceptance criteria for test cases and test methods.
- Train test technicians on test methods and procedures
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of 6+ years experience working in an engineering or research team environment.
- Minimum BS in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or similar degree. MS preferred.
- Prefer experience within medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Medical Device Verification/Validation experience is required
- Understanding of design controls used in the Medical device development is required.
- Experience with working through various phases of medical device product development process (concept through launch) is preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to perform mechanical engineering calculations needed to support equipment design, including dimensional analysis.
- Experience using tools and measuring equipment (Force Gauge, Calipers, Instron, Oscilloscopes etc.).
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, Arduino is highly preferred.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical systems is a plus.
- Experience with Test Method Validation is highly preferred.
- Experience in Reliability Engineering is a plus.
Other skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.
- Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs.
- Familiar with GDP skills.
Integrity:
Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.
Travel:
Role is set schedule and based in Sunnyvale, California. Ability to travel (10%) as needed to support programs at other facilities.
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.
COMPENSATION
- Base Compensation Range Region 1: $159,200 USD - $229,000 USD
- Base Compensation Range Region 2: $135,300 USD - $194,700 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Test Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian three-year engineering degree counts as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers can confirm your qualification without delays.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for test engineer or QA engineer roles. Prior LCA history means the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Clarify E-3 versus H-1B costs in early employer conversations
The E-3 skips the H-1B lottery and typically has lower employer-side costs. Framing sponsorship around these differences early removes the most common objection before it becomes a hiring blocker for you.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. It covers DOL submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment readiness so nothing falls through between offer acceptance and your start date.
Confirm the job description meets specialty occupation requirements
A Senior Test Engineer role needs a degree requirement written into the job description, not just listed as preferred. Ask the hiring manager or HR team to confirm the posting specifies a bachelor's in a relevant field before the LCA is filed.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are processed at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Appointment wait times vary by location and season, so book as soon as USCIS issues your certified LCA to avoid pushing back your agreed start date with the employer.
E-3 Visa Senior Test Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Test Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters for employers with sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run an LCA. Search by job title and location to see Senior Test Engineer openings matched to your E-3 eligibility.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Test Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Roles where any degree is acceptable, or where the requirement is listed as preferred rather than required, can create problems during LCA review. The job description must specify the degree as a genuine requirement of the position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Test Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you can apply at any time of year and begin work as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B lottery runs once per year with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a direct consular process that most experienced hiring teams can complete without the uncertainty or multi-month wait that H-1B registration involves.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Senior Test Engineer?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer listed on your LCA and visa. When you change jobs, the new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa before starting with them. You can't transfer the existing visa to a different employer the way some other visa categories allow portability.