About this role
About the Role The Sr. R&D Test Engineer leads development of test methodology and test plans supporting the verification and validation testing for medical devices, including improvements. This position will also be responsible for the authoring and execution of test protocols and provides skilled technical insight to enable final product design by building final product test plans and providing final analysis aligned with global product qualification requirements. This is an individual contributor role. What You'll Do
- Lead and complete Design Verification and Validation test planning, execution, interpretation, and reporting.
- Own Test Method Validation (TMV) for novel testing approaches.
- Apply scientific and technical test acumen toward the development of new test methodologies and improvement of existing methodologies, as well as execution of test method validations.
- Own novel complex protocol development
- Lead test failure investigations and document deviations
- Coach laboratory personnel as required
- Chair cross-functional reviews for protocols, test reports, and deviations
- Research different test methods and standards
- Advise and support improvements to verification and validation SOPs and tools
- Perform other product development and laboratory tasks on an as-needed basis. What We're Looking For
- Experience with current industry practices for performing and documenting verification
- Excellent ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are perhaps not as technically trained
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and share deliverable responsibilities among the team
- Work in an organized, methodical manner
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Able to take precise measurements
- Able to solve problems
- Able to troubleshoot
- Able to analyze & interpret data
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in R&D, Engineering, or similar technical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience testing and validating new products in R&D or related field
- Excellent mechanical/chemical aptitude or skill Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $99,680 - $125,000 annually + 5% bonus target.