System Test Lead

at  Trexo Robotics

ABOUT US

Trexo Robotics (Y Combinator Company) is enabling mobility by building powered wearable robots. Our first product is a robot for children with movement disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, and it allows kids to walk, in many cases, for the first time in their lives. The device is currently being used by hundreds of families and the best hospitals across North America.
We are constantly working towards building mobility solutions for all. At Trexo Robotics, you will find a flat organization where you can work with highly optimistic, low ego, and exceptionally talented individuals who look forward to solving hard problems.
Trexo’s work doesn’t stop with children. We are working towards building mobility solutions for all. At Trexo Robotics, you will find a flat organization where you can work with highly optimistic, low ego, passionate and talented individuals who look forward to solving hard problems.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are a fast-growing startup and are looking for a highly motivated System Test Lead. As part of our small engineering team, you will be responsible for complete product design verification, this includes testing various layers of custom software and hardware individually and as a whole integrated system. As the first person in the team, you will take full ownership of verification planning, test plan creation and execution.
This position is hybrid (3 days in the Mississauga office).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with design verification and validation of medical devices.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485/21 CFR part 820.
• Understanding of the IEC 60601 standards and their application to Medical devices.
• 3+ years of test engineering experience, ideally in a team working on new product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred: electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, or biomedical) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience using statistical techniques.
• Hands-on expertise with electrical test and measurement equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, or signal generators.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems and root cause analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Passion for end-to-end testing of software as well as hardware systems.

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to understand system design in order to effectively design, develop, and execute test protocols and plans.
• Develop and execute design verification test plans and protocols against product requirements and maintain traceability.
• Develop engineering test methods, test fixtures and automations, required to verify product requirements.
• Liaise with certified test labs (e.g., CSA, TUV) to manage external verification testing.
• Perform statistical analysis on test data to verify desired confidence and performance levels.
• Generate and release design verification reports for internal and external testing.
• Organize and present adequacy reviews on design verification deliverables.
• Maintain competency in applicable standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304.
• Implement exploratory testing techniques to provide early feedback during the design and development process.
• Participate in the assessment of potential hazards and devise appropriate tests to verify mitigation of identified risks.
• Assist with user acceptance testing with representative users and clinical evaluators.
• Report and track product defects accurately, verify bug fixes, and ensure that other areas of product functionality are not compromised.
• Work closely with the service team to investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Manage test equipment to comply with calibration requirements and perform inspection and maintenance to ensure test equipment are in good working condition.