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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 and are 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.
Understanding PROCEPT's 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 doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s 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 won’t 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!
The Opportunity That Awaits You
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Quality Compliance and PMS, the Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Compliance will devise and lead execution of meaningful actions to improve the compliance, effectiveness, and efficiencies of processes within the Quality Compliance and PMS function. This role will represent Quality Compliance and PMS when partnering with internal department and cross-functional stakeholders and process owners. Develop and implement Quality tools to monitor key quality metrics that reflect health of the Quality System and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to scale workflows in support of evolving business needs.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Involve
- Lead and manage special projects for the Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team, including planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Proactively identify process risks and improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging a deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies to implement sustainable, effective solutions.
- Serve as a Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team representative on cross-functional initiatives, operating independently while influencing stakeholders and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.
- Perform and lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including conducting thorough root cause investigations and developing corrective actions with appropriate scope and rigor relative to the identified quality issue.
- Define key performance requirements for processes and projects; establish monitoring mechanisms and evaluate effectiveness against defined objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
- Review and interpret regulations, standards, and guidance to ensure products, processes, and services remain compliant and aligned with state-of-the-art and regulatory expectations.
- Apply sound technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and pragmatic problem-solving within the constraints of applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve aligned, timely outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership through technical competence, influence, accountability, and independent decision-making, without direct people management responsibility.
- Maintain trained status and comply with the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Qualifications We Need You to Possess
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- 8 years of progressive experience in a medical device industry, including at least 5 years in quality systems, quality engineering, and/or compliance roles.
- Working knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and EU MDR regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of computer software validation principles, including in-device software, GxP systems, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply conceptual and systems thinking to understand complex issues and downstream implications.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
The Qualifications We Prefer You to Possess
- Master’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
Pay Range for this role:
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 and are 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.
Understanding PROCEPT's 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 doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s 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 won’t 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!
The Opportunity That Awaits You
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Quality Compliance and PMS, the Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Compliance will devise and lead execution of meaningful actions to improve the compliance, effectiveness, and efficiencies of processes within the Quality Compliance and PMS function. This role will represent Quality Compliance and PMS when partnering with internal department and cross-functional stakeholders and process owners. Develop and implement Quality tools to monitor key quality metrics that reflect health of the Quality System and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to scale workflows in support of evolving business needs.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Involve
- Lead and manage special projects for the Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team, including planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Proactively identify process risks and improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging a deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies to implement sustainable, effective solutions.
- Serve as a Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team representative on cross-functional initiatives, operating independently while influencing stakeholders and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.
- Perform and lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including conducting thorough root cause investigations and developing corrective actions with appropriate scope and rigor relative to the identified quality issue.
- Define key performance requirements for processes and projects; establish monitoring mechanisms and evaluate effectiveness against defined objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
- Review and interpret regulations, standards, and guidance to ensure products, processes, and services remain compliant and aligned with state-of-the-art and regulatory expectations.
- Apply sound technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and pragmatic problem-solving within the constraints of applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve aligned, timely outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership through technical competence, influence, accountability, and independent decision-making, without direct people management responsibility.
- Maintain trained status and comply with the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Qualifications We Need You to Possess
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- 8 years of progressive experience in a medical device industry, including at least 5 years in quality systems, quality engineering, and/or compliance roles.
- Working knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and EU MDR regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of computer software validation principles, including in-device software, GxP systems, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to apply conceptual and systems thinking to understand complex issues and downstream implications.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
The Qualifications We Prefer You to Possess
- Master’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
- Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
Pay Range for this role:
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and the Staff Engineer role. A computer science or engineering degree is straightforward, but an unrelated bachelor's may draw an RFE. Pull your O*NET profile for the occupation to document the degree requirement before your employer files.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing pathways
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Staff Engineer roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt filing eliminates lottery risk entirely.
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Filter Staff Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this job title. You'll see which companies have filed for the role before, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the interview process.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If you're receiving an offer in Q1, ask HR explicitly whether they'll file by the deadline. An offer signed in March with no filing commitment leaves you in gap-year territory.
Request premium processing to compress adjudication timelines
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Staff Engineer roles with competing offers or a hard start date, ask your employer to elect premium processing on the I-129. It shifts adjudication risk from months to weeks.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your prevailing wage level
DOL assigns Staff Engineer petitions to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervision. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know which level your role maps to. A Level III or IV designation raises the floor your employer must meet on the LCA.
H-1B Visa Staff Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Staff Engineer positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation definition. Employers document this on the LCA by citing the degree requirement in the job description. If your employer's posting says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' USCIS may issue an RFE, so the language in the job description matters.
How do I find Staff Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Staff Engineer roles by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have sponsored the role before rather than cold-asking recruiters about immigration policy. This saves significant time during the job search and reduces the risk of pursuing roles at employers who don't sponsor.
Can I stay in H-1B status if my Staff Engineer role is eliminated during a layoff?
You have a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer before the grace period expires, you can begin work once USCIS receives the petition.
What wage level does a Staff Engineer job map to under DOL prevailing wage rules?
DOL assigns H-1B positions to wage levels I through IV. Staff Engineer roles with independent project ownership and mentorship responsibilities typically map to Level III or IV, which carry higher prevailing wage floors. You can verify the applicable wage level for your specific location and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations with a prospective sponsor.
Is a Staff Engineer role eligible for an H-1B cap exemption?
Cap exemptions apply to the employer, not the role. If you're hired by a university, nonprofit research organization, or an entity affiliated with one, the H-1B petition can be filed at any time without entering the lottery. Most private tech companies are cap-subject, so petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Confirming your employer's cap status early in the offer process prevents scheduling conflicts.