Test Engineer II

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (M/D/V)

Wellness program

Pet insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

HSA contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG is seeking a Design Verification Test Engineer to verify and validate medical devices, ensuring quality, performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will develop verification plans, execute procedures, document results, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, hands-on testing experience, and excellent documentation and communication skills to support product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field with relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing engineering test plans and procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with environmental testing methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design verification test plans and procedures.
• Document and report verification results clearly in a regulated environment.
• Investigate issues and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Review specifications to ensure testability and measurability.
• Support test fixtures, environmental testing, and equipment evaluation.
• Train other engineers on verification procedures and QA protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Test planning

Environmental testing

Automated testing

Regulated environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter.
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

From the operating room to surgery centers, and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging, to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

The Design Verification Test Engineer supports the verification and validation of KARL STORZ products to ensure they meet established quality, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Working with minimal supervision, this role develops and executes design verification test plans and procedures, supports engineering troubleshooting and design investigations, and collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical engineering foundation, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to clearly document and communicate test results within a regulated medical device environment.

What You’ll Do

Develop comprehensive design verification test plans and test procedures based on product requirements and specifications.

Execute verification procedures developed by yourself and other engineers, accurately documenting and reporting results.

Track, investigate, and communicate issues identified during testing to project and engineering teams.

Review product specifications to ensure requirements are comprehensive, measurable, and testable.

Partner with Project Engineers to develop and execute testing related to product quality, manufacturability, reliability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

Provide input into the design and development of electrical, optical, and mechanical test fixtures.

Troubleshoot product returns and field issues and recommend testing methods to verify corrective actions and design resolutions.

Support environmental testing and the evaluation of test equipment required to perform quality and verification activities.

Train other Test Engineers on verification procedures and Design Quality Assurance protocols.

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technical Services, vendors, and application engineers to resolve technical issues.

Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field with 3–5 years of technical/test engineering experience; or

Master’s degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 0–3 years of technical/test engineering experience.

Experience developing and executing engineering test plans and test procedures.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with environmental testing methods and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automated testing and data collection.

Familiarity with programming or test automation tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar technologies.

Experience supporting verification activities for products incorporating electrical, optical, and mechanical components.

Previous experience working within a regulated medical device or similarly regulated engineering environment.

• Knowledge of medical device quality systems and applicable regulations and standards, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001.

MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre- reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as acondition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria