Medical Device Component Test Engineer

Protingent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking an Associate Component Engineer for a contract role in Sunnyvale, CA. The candidate will support component-level testing, data collection, and analysis to evaluate performance and tooling qualifications.

The role requires hands-on testing, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work with Design, Supplier, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive issue resolution and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical systems and component interactions.
• Experience with data collection, data entry, and basic analytical techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data organization, charting, and basic statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear technical work instructions and procedural documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with remote teams and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable performing repetitive hands-on testing activities for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed component and assembly-level testing according to engineering protocols and test methods.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical test fixtures, force measurement systems, and laboratory equipment.
• Collect, document, and organize test data using spreadsheets, databases, and laboratory tracking systems.
• Perform basic data analysis to identify trends, variation, anomalies, and potential performance concerns.
• Generate clear summaries, charts, and technical reports to support engineering decision-making.
• Author, revise, and maintain technical work instructions, test procedures, and equipment operating instructions.
• Support qualification of new and replacement tooling through component-level testing and analysis.
• Evaluate component interactions across multiple configurations to assess product performance and manufacturing variation.
• Collaborate with engineers to support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Communicate testing progress, observations, results, and open issues with local and remote cross-functional engineering teams.
• Interface directly with suppliers to coordinate testing activities, communicate results, and support issue resolution.
• Maintain laboratory organization, calibration records, equipment readiness, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality system, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Data collection

Excel proficiency

Technical writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Protingent is seeking an Associate Component Engineer for a contract role in Sunnyvale, CA. The candidate will support component-level testing, data collection, and analysis to evaluate performance and tooling qualifications.

The role requires hands-on testing, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work with Design, Supplier, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive issue resolution and improve processes.