Device Engineer

Pharmaceutical Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in South San Francisco is seeking a Medical Device Engineer. This entry-level role focuses on the design and development of innovative medical devices, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, supporting testing, and maintaining documentation. The position offers opportunities to impact healthcare innovation and gain experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in medical device design, development, or related engineering field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop medical devices with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and quality.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of device functionality.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, testing, and improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Job description

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The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Medical Device Engineer to contribute to the design and development of innovative medical devices. This role will be hands-on, supporting the full product development lifecycle—from concept through testing and validation—while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop medical devices with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and quality.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of device functionality.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, testing, and improvements.

Who You Are

• 0–5 years of experience in medical device design, development, or related engineering field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FDA regulations and medical device compliance.
• Internship or academic project experience in medical device or life sciences.

Why This Role?

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in healthcare innovation. You’ll gain valuable exposure to the product development lifecycle while working onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Apply now to join a team dedicated to advancing healthcare technology.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering, Research, and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

Base pay range: $27.00/hr - $50.00/hr

This range is provided by Pharmaceutical Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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