Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Role Overview Our client is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician in San Jose, CA. This is a lab-based role focused on the physical execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) testing for complex electromechanical and robotic systems. We are looking for a technical "doer" who can learn the environment quickly and start contributing to lab activities within 1 to 2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Test Execution: Manually execute V&V test protocols, including functional, reliability, and performance testing on robotic platforms.

Lab Setup: Physically set up test fixtures, specialized equipment, and test samples according to approved procedures.

Documentation: Accurately record and report test data in real-time, maintaining strict adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Hardware Support: Partner with R&D during prototype builds; assist in the physical assembly and teardown of design iterations and engineering studies.

Issue Escalation: Identify, document, and immediately escalate nonconformance or unexpected test results to the engineering team.

Failure Analysis: Support the hands-on investigation and root cause analysis of physical test failures.

Lab Compliance: Ensure all lab activities comply with FDA and ISO 13485 standards, keeping all test records and logs audit-ready.

Qualifications

Experience: hands-on quality, manufacturing, or test role. Medical device experience is highly preferred.

Education: Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. Open to recent graduates or candidates with technical backgrounds who demonstrate strong technical aptitude.

Technical Skills: Proven experience using measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.

Documentation: Strong understanding of GDP; experience with test execution in a regulated environment (FDA or ISO).

Communication: Ability to clearly explain testing results and collaborate with Manufacturing and R&D teams.

Aptitude: A "tinker" mindset with the ability to work around complex electromechanical systems and software-driven devices.

Work Environment and Schedule

Fully Onsite: This role is 100% onsite in San Jose; it is not a remote or desk-only position.

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an R&D lab (not a cleanroom) and requires standing for extended periods and manually handling robotic equipment.

Overtime: Candidates must be open to working overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.