Position Title: Service Systems Engineer – Surgical Robotics (Orthopedic Focus)
Work Location: 3913 Todd Ln #307, USC8 Austin, TX
Assignment Duration: 9 months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Summary: Design for Serviceability (DfS) in Surgical Robotics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce DfS requirements for robotic systems: modular assemblies, quick-connect cabling, sterile field considerations, and tool-free access for critical components.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers to design service-friendly architectures (e.g., swappable joint modules, sensor calibration ports, embedded diagnostics).
• Conduct serviceability FMEAs and validate service life cycle.
• Develop service BOMs, preventive maintenance schedules, and calibration protocols aligned with orthopedic surgical use cases.
• Specify and validate built-in diagnostics, and telemetry.
• Support and execute segments of complex product development to advance projects through the design /development/V&V/launch process.
• Plan and execute verification protocols.
• Design service workflows that minimize disruption.
• Service readiness for new robotic platforms prior to commercial launch.
• Collaborate with engineering in defining installation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for robotic arms, navigation systems, and imaging integrations.
• Develop digital troubleshooting guides, assisted repair flows, and remote support capabilities for urgent intraoperative issues.
• Capture Voice of Field Service Engineer and support agents to inform service design—prioritizing speed, clarity, and confidence.
• Collaborate with Training to create competency-based learning paths for technicians servicing robotic systems in OR environments.
• Ensure all service processes meet FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 standards for medical electrical equipment.
• Support post-market surveillance and feed reliability insights into product and service roadmaps.

Qualification & Experience:

• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and IEC standards.
• Technical writing skills for service manuals.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to communicate technically with team members.
• Experience with DfS, DHF, and FMEA.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Knowledge of industry practices. Practical knowledge related to the products/components that the position will support, e.g., electromechanical product components and assembly processes.
• Experience in process development.
• Experience in continuous improvement culture, skill sets, and tools to enhance quality and operational excellence.
• Experience with the proper use of common inspection tools, test equipment, and visual standards.
• Systems Thinking & Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Customer Empathy in High-Stakes Environments.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Excellence.
• Robotics Serviceability & Diagnostic Design.
• Change Management & Training Enablement.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 1-3 years in service engineering or field service for complex electromechanical systems (preferably surgical robotics or medical devices).

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $39.99/hr.