Associate Component Engineer

Cynet Systems • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Component Engineer supports component-level testing, analysis, and evaluation for surgical instrument components and assemblies. The role involves executing mechanical tests, developing and maintaining technical work instructions, collecting and analyzing test data, and communicating findings to engineering teams and suppliers. The engineer works with Design Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to evaluate component performance, support tooling qualifications, and investigate product-related issues. This is a hands-on position requiring technical aptitude, attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity while performing repetitive testing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another 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 verbal and written 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.
• Comfort performing repetitive hands-on testing activities for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive testing and assembly activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, and handle components and test equipment frequently.
• Ability to safely operate laboratory and testing equipment.
• Ability to use computers and data entry systems for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move components, fixtures, and testing equipment as required.
• Ability to work effectively in an ergonomically designed laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, manufacturing operations, product development, quality engineering, supplier engineering, or validation testing.
• Basic understanding of statistics, including normal distributions, normality assessment, and process capability.
• Familiarity with Cp, Cpk, and basic statistical data interpretation.
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts, including force, friction, tolerance stack-up, dimensional variation, and component interactions.
• Experience using laboratory or metrology equipment such as force gauges, calipers, digital indicators, test fixtures, or data acquisition systems.
• Experience developing test methods, work instructions, or engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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 summaries, charts, and technical reports to support engineering decisions.
• 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 on root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Communicate testing progress, observations, results, and open issues with local and remote cross-functional engineering teams.
• Coordinate testing activities with suppliers, communicate results, and support issue resolution.
• Maintain laboratory organization, calibration records, equipment readiness, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Follow applicable safety, quality system, and documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level