Reliability Engineer

Company Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

The Opportunity That Awaits You:   

Are you interested in contributing to the reliability of PROCEPT BioRobotics products? Are you looking to be part of an enthusiastic, driven, passionate and challenging team, who continuously learn from one another?   Are you detailed oriented? Imagine what you could do here. At PROCEPT BioRobotics you will be part of a team to work on a surgical robot that combines real time data, multi-dimensional imaging, and robotics to remove prostate tissue.

• As PROCEPT BioRobotics continues to expand, the Design quality Assurance group requires a Reliability Engineer to work on the ongoing reliability activities. You will work with cross functional teams on reliability projects.
• The Reliability Engineer is responsible for working with product development and sustaining teams to ensure PROCEPT BioRobotics is developing highly reliable products through the application of reliability tools (e.g., Weibull Analysis, Failure Mode Effects & Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Structured problem solving, Reliability modeling, Reliability predictions, Reliability testing, etc.).

• Evaluate and demonstrate the reliability of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components within a complex medical robotics system, while coordinating cross-functional activities as part of the overall reliability strategy.
• Perform reliability prediction analyses using established industry standards such as MIL-HDBK-217, Telcordia, and FIDES.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, QA, and Manufacturing to ensure design enhancements align with established reliability objectives.
• Engage in Design Reviews, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA processes to proactively address and mitigate reliability risks.
• Clearly document technical findings and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support product release qualifications by validating reliability performance and driving continuous improvements based on test outcomes and field data.
• Define reliability requirements and develop new test specifications, methodologies, and coverage strategies to ensure the reliability of both current and next-generation products.
• Design, execute, document, and release reliability test protocols and reports, ensuring detailed tracking and status updates of all activities.
• Drive innovation in reliability test methodologies to accelerate failure detection and enhance the quality of test data collection.
• Plan and conduct Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) to assess product design robustness.
• Develop and implement Production Reliability Test (PRT) strategies to validate that products meet field-level performance requirements.
• Perform data analysis using techniques such as Weibull analysis, life data modeling, and reliability growth analysis to inform design and test improvements.
• Design and build custom test fixtures and automated setups for reliability testing at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Maintain automated testing frameworks using Python and C++ to perform testing.
• Tackle complex reliability challenges using strong problem-solving skills and structured methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Perform life data analysis, reliability prediction, and test data analysis using tools such as Weibull software and Minitab.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-year relevant experience or master’s degree with 1-year relevant experience in Mechanical, Biomedical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Learn and execute statistical processes and techniques such as Prediction and Weibull analysis
• Capable of performing HALT and HASS testing methodologies.
• Capable of understanding mechanical stress tests, including shock, drop, vibration, and environmental testing.
• Involved in risk management activities such as Fault Tree Analysis, Design FMEA, and Process FMEA.
• Effective in a team environment and able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
•  ASQ CQE, or CRE certification preferred
•  Knowledge of industry test Standards (e.g., ASTM, IEEE, IEC, etc.)
•  Background in electromechanical and software devices 
• Basic machine tool and manufacturing experience a plus
•  Capable of authoring technical papers for IEEE publication.

For US-Based Candidates Only

Work Authorization Status: Citizen / Permanent Resident

For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $110,000-118,000 per year.

Plus, eligibility for an annual bonus and equity/RSUs

Understanding PROCEPT's Culture

At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.

And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.

An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT! 

PROCEPT’s health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY

Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We’ll provide you training for, and ask you to maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.