Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role:

1. Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities
2. Proficient in technical writing to convey clear and concise instructions to other functional teams
3. Experience with complex, electromechanical, software controlled and/or robotic systems including mechanical, electrical, and software components

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

This company is engaged in medical technology. A new product development team for the Surgical Innovation business in the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (MITG) Business Unit is seeking a Test Engineer. The Test Engineer shall support test activities to best meet the project’s requirements. This position will be a part of a R&D Test Engineering Team and will interface with cross-functional team members.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing test methods for a complex, electro-mechanical system
• Plan, execute and document system and sub-system tests
• Document tests via test methods and reports
• Validate Test Methods and support test results validation reports
• File documentation, software, or drawings in depository system
• Create quality and safety related documentation to support validity of test and test fixture.
• Support test team by executing verification testing
• Support hardware and electrical engineers with test fixtures
• Train other team members on various testing activities
• Communicate test related activities and results with multi-disciplinary team members
• Developing test methods for design verification
• Designing and Analyzing test method validation(MSA, Gage R&R, etc) studies
• Investigating test failures and identifying root cause
• Analyzing test data using appropriate statistical tools
• Writing Engineering Reports as needed
• Reviewing requirements for testability
• Developing overall verification strategy against requirements
• Estimating required sample sizes or developing sample size justifications
• Writing Design Verification Protocols and Reports

Education & Experience :

• A Bachelor degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering is required.
• One or more years’ experience in medical device product development or equivalent is required.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and proven hands-on electronic/mechanical skills.
• One or more years’ demonstrated experience and expertise with product testing, test equipment, analysis methodologies and test documentation is preferred.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment such as Instron, imaging scopes, force gauges, data loggers, and CMM is preferred.
• Experience in testing electro-mechanical systems is a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Excel and Word
• Organize and be able to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills [oral and written] including listening; and ability to maintain clear project status and interlocks with internal project teams and external test agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills: function as a “team player” and work constructively and cooperatively with all team members in the best interests of the program.
• Direct involvement with Design Verification of medical devices
• Experience with complex, eletromechanical and/or software controlled and/or robotic systems including mechanical, electrical, and software components
• Proficient in technical writing to convey clear and concise instructions to other functional teams

Working Conditions:

• Work usually performed in an office setting, laboratory, and/or surgical laboratory.
• Travel – none