System Test Engineering Co-op

Primary Function of Position

The System Test function is responsible for Verification Testing of surgical robots. The primary function of this position is to design, develop, and execute test protocols for functional SW verification for intricate robotic surgical systems. This function will report to a System Test Engineering manager.

Essential Job Duties

• Contribute to the development and execution of test protocols for functional SW and User Interfaces of intricate robotic surgical systems.
• Contribute to design documentation for test protocols, results and reports and complete requirement tracing for all requirements using Polarion.
• Logging and debugging issues within the issue tracking system.
• Develop tests and scripts using Python that automate the testing process at a system level.
• Learn the elements of the SW build process to effectively execute, monitor and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Improve automatic testing and develop the next iteration of automatic script-based testing.
• Work with Clinical and SW teams to debug User Interface issues.  

Required Skills and Experience

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall or Winter.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 12-24 week period starting May 2025. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in a Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Science or relevant Engineering degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level. Master’s level students will also be considered based on specific relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to write and execute effective test plans and protocol development.
• Familiarity with scripting languages, preferably Python for generation of automated tests.
• Familiarity with Human Factors and User Interface Testing.
• Must work very well in a collaborative, fast paced and information environment, and will thrive under the pressure of doing something meaningful and needed.
• Troubleshooting mind set.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Capability of participating in all aspects of Design Control.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.