Engineering - Engineer - Test (Senior Level)

TechDigital Group; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to lead test method validation and Verification and Validation processes for disposable medical devices in Marlborough. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of related experience, expertise in relevant regulations, and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time onsite position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Verification and Validation of processes.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (ISO13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
• Experience in defining and managing Verification and Validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements and plan for design verification.
• Write test protocols and execute tests, analyzing results.
• Lead investigations on test failures and develop guidelines.

Skills

Test method validation

Verification and Validation

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience in related engineering or scientific fields

Tools

DOE, OQ, Gage R&R

Injection molding

Mechanical testing methods

Job description

Overview

Job Description: 100% onsite yes, USA - Marlborough Results Way; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

3 must haves

• Test method validation
• Verification and Validation
• Data analysis

What you will do

• Derive test requirements from the specifications, define test plan and methodology, estimate effort and resources plan to cover design verification and validation campaign. Establish acceptance criteria, sampling, assess through modelling or qualitative/quantitative testing, evaluate the performance according to URS, SRS(design inputs and outputs).
• Write test protocol, setup design of experiments, execute tests, analyze results and document report for design verification and validation activities with focus on quality, compliance and execution rigor. Mitigate project technical risks, resolve issues, deliver on-time and communicate effectively.
• Perform Test Method Validation and Equipment Qualification.
• Lead root cause analysis, investigations on test failures through Verification & Validation activities.
• Develop good practice guidelines for performing disposables kit verification and validation activities and organize standardization and harmonization within the Disposables & Materials Engineering Team.

Who you are

• Long lasting experience (e.g. 7+ years) in Verification and Validation of processes with emphasis on new part development. Developing and manufacturing plastic disposable kit products for a regulated industry (preferred medical device, class II and/or class III). Mater's degree or equivalent experience in related engineering or scientific fields (mechanics, micro-mechanics, materials...).
• Well-founded knowledge and practical experience of relevant regulations (ISO13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820), specifically for the US and European market product submission.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and managing Verification and Validation plans, test execution, results risk mitigation, statistical data analysis and reports.
• Experience in V&V activities related to disposable kits for medical device application associated to manufacturing processes such as injection molding, compression molding, tube extrusion, thermoforming, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, laser welding, snap-fitting, UV gluing, solvent bonding.
• Hands-on experience with expertise in test method validation (e.g. DOE, OQ, Gage R&R), Verification & Validation, mechanical testing (e.g. pull/peel test, burst test, leak test, dye test, bubble test...), packaging design, transportation conditions simulation (e.g. ISTA) and stability study (e.g. pre-conditioning, aging test...).
• Strong organizational and communication skills in multisite, multidisciplinary, multicultural matrix organization. Fluent in written and spoken English. Self-starter, hands-on, creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues.