Lead Test Engineer, Medical Devices Verification

MiniMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role in Northridge

Comprehensive benefits

Short-term incentive (STI)

Job summary

MiniMed in Northridge, CA is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead design verification and reliability testing for next-generation infusion pump systems. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams to define test strategies and validate safety and performance.

You will apply statistics, review DFMEA/PFMEA, support CAPA, and mentor junior engineers, helping ensure compliance with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 while expanding access to MiniMed products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering with 7+ years in medical device development or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments and quality systems is preferred.
• Strong background in design verification, reliability testing, DFMEA/PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and reliability testing for electromechanical medical devices from design to transfer.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, firmware, and software teams to characterize designs.
• Apply statistics and risk management to support validation and regulatory readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and support CAPA and post-market activities.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Minitab

NI LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Job description

MiniMed in Northridge, CA is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead design verification and reliability testing for next-generation infusion pump systems. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams to define test strategies and validate safety and performance.

You will apply statistics, review DFMEA/PFMEA, support CAPA, and mentor junior engineers, helping ensure compliance with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 while expanding access to MiniMed products.