Failure Analysis Engineer

DEKA Research and Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development, on behalf of Millyard Advanced Medical Products, located in Manchester, NH, seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer to apply engineering expertise to diagnose and root-cause device issues from the field, supporting improvements for patient quality of life.

You will analyze returned medical products, document findings in an FDA‑compliant QMS, interpret data, and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary engineers to drive robust, safety‑focused solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing complex devices including mechanical, electrical, and software issues is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical devices is essential.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and software descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Review device issues reported from the field and diagnose potential root causes.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis of returned medical products and document findings.
• Report investigations in an FDA-compliant Quality Management System with good documentation practices.
• Support product improvements based on findings to enhance quality and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers to determine root causes and implement fixes.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electro-mechanical

Communication

Documentation

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Mechanical test fixtures

Software diagnostic tools

Job description

DEKA Research and Development, on behalf ofMillyard Advanced Medical Products, housed in Manchester, NH, is looking for a dynamic, results driven and inventive individual to join our team as a Failure Analysis Engineer. This is your opportunity to utilize your engineering skills to make an impact on a project that is creating truly life changing innovations!

How you will make an impact as a Failure Analysis Engineer:

• Join a skilled team of investigators reviewing device issues reported from the field and diagnosing potential issues with regard to returned hardware to root cause
• Conduct detailed failure analysis of returned medical products and document findings, including reviewing and interpreting log data and physical evaluation
• Accurately report product investigations within a FDA-compliant Quality Management System following good documentation practices
• Support implementation of product improvements based on findings to enhance product quality and patient quality of life
• Actively participate in maintaining returned material investigation procedures and processes
• Maintain an overall level of product quality in line with DEKA and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with representatives from various engineering disciplines to determine root cause
• Configure and operate computer based data acquisition equipment

To be successful in this role as a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will need the following skills and abilities:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent
• Preferred experience in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Ability to diagnose complex devices including mechanical, electrical and software issues
• Hands on experience with electro-mechanical devices
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and software description documents
• Ability to efficiently utilize tooling including electrical test equipment, mechanical test fixtures and software based diagnostic tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented
• Candidates should be prepared to give specific examples of hands‑on academic projects and/or pertinent work experience. Examples include group projects demonstrating leadership and/or collaboration, and situations of self‑initiated learning and progression (both academic and non‑academic)

About Millyard Advanced Medical Products:

https://millyardadvanced.com/

Located in the heart of the Regen Valley in Manchester, NH, our company aims to positively influence the healthcare landscape.

Established 2019

Selected Partners

• Contract Designer:DEKA Research & Development
• Contract Manufacturer:Merrimack Manufacturing

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting‑edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life‑changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.