B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap®, True Digital Surgery and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com
True Digital Surgery, a B. Braun company, is a World Leader in Computer-Guided Microsurgery. We combine 3D visualization and guidance software applications focused on improving accuracy, efficiency and outcomes for surgeons and patients. Our medical imaging and guidance system employs advanced real-time 3D graphic capabilities and proprietary software that is sold to surgeons and hospitals all over the world.
SUMMARY
The Senior Hardware Test Engineer is a high-impact individual contributor responsible for hands-on test development, hardware characterization, bench evaluation, fixture development, data analysis, and failure investigation for complex electro-mechanical medical devices. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving difficult technical problems in the lab, and generating the data needed to drive critical design decisions. Working across technologies that may include robotics, motion control, digital imaging, optics, and associated electronics, this engineer partners closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, quality, manufacturing, and systems teams to improve design robustness and ensure hardware performance is well understood throughout development. This role offers the opportunity to become a go-to lab expert, lead challenging debug efforts, refine test methods and automation, and mentor others through strong technical execution rather than people management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Lead hands-on hardware test plans, bench experiments, and characterization studies for complex electro-mechanical subsystems, assemblies, and prototypes.
- Serve as a senior lab-based technical expert for difficult hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, optical, and electro-mechanical domains.
- Design and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and lab setups that enable efficient, repeatable evaluation of hardware performance, reliability, and robustness.
- Develop and refine test methods for hardware verification and characterization, including instrumentation selection, data collection, and repeatable lab procedures.
- Build and improve automated test scripts, data analysis workflows, and lab best practices using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Characterize subsystem performance across electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal, and timing behaviors, and translate results into clear technical recommendations.
- Investigate complex hardware failures, perform root cause analysis, reproduce issues in the lab, and partner with design teams to validate corrective actions.
- Contribute to requirements review, verification planning, and traceability with a strong focus on clarity, testability, and objective evidence.
- Support formal verification and design verification activities through protocol development, test execution, data review, and technical reporting.
- Provide practical hardware-focused input in cross-functional design reviews with emphasis on testability, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and technicians in test methods, debug practices, instrumentation use, data interpretation, and documentation quality.
Support production transfer and sustaining engineering through advanced test method development, failure reproduction, and technically complex issue resolution.
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COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Complexity – Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and acceptance criteria for obtaining results. Consults with key resources outside own area of expertise.
Knowledge – Having wide-ranging experience, uses techinical knowledge and company resources to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Independence - Acts independently to research and develope methods and procedures on new or special testing. Generally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, and participates in scoping and defining new assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Requires 4+ years of related hardware test, product development, or verification experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 2+ years with a Master’s degree; or 1+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience. Candidates with deep hands-on experience in complex hardware development environments and a strong track record of solving difficult lab-based technical problems are especially encouraged to apply.
Language
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Required Qualifications
- Deep hands-on experience developing and executing hardware test methods for complex electro-mechanical systems, subsystems, and assemblies
- Strong experience in medical device development or other highly regulated product development environments
- Advanced proficiency with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQs, logic analyzers, and environmental test equipment
- Experience designing test fixtures, harnesses, and bench setups for repeatable, efficient hardware evaluation
- Strong proficiency with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis
- Demonstrated success troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, optical, and electro-mechanical hardware issues
- Strong understanding of requirements testability, verification traceability, risk management, and technical documentation in regulated environments
- Ability to work independently, solve technically difficult problems through direct hands-on investigation, and mentor others through strong technical execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with imaging systems, camera technologies, optics, robotics, or motion control
Familiarity with standards relevant to electrical safety, EMC, or product reliability testing
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, stereoscopic and close vision. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to computer systems and electrical devices. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com .
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
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