Senior Design Lead
United States
Job Description
Senior Design Lead
Santa Clara, California

Job Summary

We are searching for the best talent for Operations Process Engineer (Capital System), in support of the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform.

Purpose: The Operations Process Engineer supports manufacturing execution for the OTTAVA Capital System production line. This hands-on, shop-floor role serves as the first line of technical support for manufacturing test and system integration activities. The engineer will partner with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and NPI Engineering to maintain production continuity and product quality. The role supports integration of robotic subsystems into completed capital systems, troubleshooting of manufacturing process and test failures, root cause identification, and quality system execution.

You will be responsible for:

  • Manufacturing Test and System Integration Support
    • Serve as the first line of technical support for the Capital System manufacturing line, responding to line-down situations and escalating issues when appropriate.
    • Support manufacturing activities associated with system integration and test.
    • Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross-functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity.
  • Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
    • Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.
    • Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces.
    • Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions.
    • Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime.
  • Quality and Compliance
    • Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities.
    • Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
    • Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.
  • Hands-on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or technical troubleshooting through academic or professional work.
  • Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level failures.
  • Basic scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, or manufacturing data analysis.
  • Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products.
  • Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive.
  • Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
  • A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Manufacturing Test and System Integration Support
    • Serve as the first line of technical support for the Capital System manufacturing line, responding to line-down situations and escalating issues when appropriate.
    • Support manufacturing activities associated with system integration and test.
    • Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross-functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity.
  • Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
    • Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.
    • Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces.
    • Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions.
    • Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime.
  • Quality and Compliance
    • Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities.
    • Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
    • Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.

Skill Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.
  • Hands-on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or technical troubleshooting through academic or professional work.
  • Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level failures.
  • Basic scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, or manufacturing data analysis.
  • Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products.
  • Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive.
  • Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
  • A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance.
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.