Engineer I (Electrical) - Test Engineering - ACTS

Arthrex; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Arthrex, Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Engineer I (Electrical) - Test Engineering. You will support R&D and Manufacturing by testing products, performing verification and validation, and developing test fixtures and data collection systems.

This role emphasizes test methods and data-driven validation within a global medical device environment. The position focuses on creating and executing V&V plans, writing reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Electrical, Biomedical, or Software engineering preferred.
• Experience with test and verification activities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D in design, test, verification, and validation of new designs.
• Troubleshoot electronics and support CAPA investigations.
• Develop and write technical reports and work instructions.
• Set up tests of complete systems and analyze results.
• Develop V&V protocols and reports.

Skills

Test equipment familiarity

Schematic reading

Electronics manufacturing knowledge

Project management

Development methodologies

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 67994

Title: Engineer I (Electrical) - Test Engineering - ACTS

Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $80,500.00 Salary Maximum: $121,000.00

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Engineer I (Electrical) - Test Engineering. This individual will support R&D Engineering and Manufacturing by testing products and processes, performing verification and validation activities, and developing and implementing test fixtures, automated test methodologies, and data collection systems. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

**Please note that this is not a Software Engineering or Software Testing position.**

This position will be located at our location in Santa Barbara, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support R&D in the design, test, verification, and validation of new product designs.
• Responsible for electronic troubleshooting. Participate in root cause investigations, analysis and reporting in support of the CAPA system.
• Use principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems.
• Assist with the design, development, testing and manufacture of fixtures, gauges, and other tools.
• Evaluate and document product performance for competitive benchmarking.
• Manage tasks across multiple projects, prioritize activities, and respond to specially assigned projects.
• Develop and write technical reports including work instructions.
• Make sketches and rough layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results, and write reports.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete systems and components under operational conditions to investigate system performance, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
• Analyze test results in relation to specifications and test objectives and modify or adjust equipment and/or processes to meet specifications.
• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes to product or process improvements.
• Develop small- to mid-sized applications and projects using Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages with minimal supervision.
• Write verification and validation (V&V) protocols, perform testing, and prepare V&V reports.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and train junior engineers and technicians.
• Present test records and results in numerical and graphical formats to support data-driven decision-making.

Knowledge

• Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
• Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Skills

• Familiarity with test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot basic circuits.
• Electronic and Electronic Systems Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Project management and communication skills training preferred.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Electrical, Biomedical, or Software Engineering preferred.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.