Manufacturing Test Engineer

Convergent Dental Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range of $115,000 to $135,000

Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment

Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company

Job summary

A leading dental systems company located in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Manufacturing Test/Product Sustaining Engineer to design and support manufacturing test systems for innovative dental products. This full-time role requires at least 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the medical device industry. Candidates must possess strong skills in circuit design and be proficient in using various lab equipment. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered, reflecting the skills and experiences of successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience, preferably in Medical Device.
• Experience with product transfers and process documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics assembly to the component level.

Responsibilities

• Improve electrical design of products for quality and performance.
• Execute circuit changes based on vendor notices.
• Perform root-cause analysis of quality issues.

Skills

Team player

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Familiarity with quality regulations

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

PCB design tools

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)

Job description

Convergent Dental has developed and launched Solea, a dental laser that can cut tissue in the oral cavity without anesthesia. Solea has quickly become the #1 hard and soft tissue laser in dentistry. This is an exciting time to join our amazing team. With our innovative technology we are looking to change the world of dentistry for dentists and their patients.

The Manufacturing Test/Product Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the design, development, qualification and support of manufacturing test systems for Convergent Dental products. Position includes high-level functions such as test planning, test equipment design and development of test software. The test engineer is required to acquire, document, review, and interpret product requirements and specifications. From these requirements, the engineer will design and develop the solution and produce an overall production test plan for the product. This role also provides support for sustaining all aspects of electronic design of our products, from start of sales through the entire life of the product. Candidate will apply strong and diverse skills in electronic circuits used in our products (examples, lasers, embedded micro-controllers, power supplies, high-speed digital electronics, and EMI). The position is set in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up like environment and will require work on a broad range of tasks.

This is Full Time in office position based in Waltham, MA. Local candidates only considered - relocation not available.

Primary Responsibilities:

Product Sustaining Engineering

• Improve electrical design of products to improve quality and/or performance.
• Execute circuit changes driven by vendors (such as Part Change Notices / End of Life notices). Includes validation of similar components and/or circuit design changes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality issues (such as field failures).
• Consult with Development Engineers across disciplines to understand products and solve problems.
• Assist manufacturing with issues (such as test yield issues).
• Participate in product cost reductions by looking for, and validating alternate parts and/or circuit topologies.
• Work with our PCB (printed circuit board) designers on circuit changes and critical layout issues.

Manufacturing Test Engineering

• Participate in weekly team meetings related to operational objectives.
• Provide status reports to management to communicate work progress.
• Provide the NPI (new product introduction) team DFM (design for manufacturability) and DFT (design for testability) analysis of the product.
• Develop detailed product test strategies, methods, and plans to ensure new products meet their functional and performance requirements.
• Development of test systems and fixtures to support product manufacturing.
• Develop validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for test systems and manage their execution.
• Ability to compile, evaluate and prepare technical analysis of production test data.

Other

• Assist in investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Assist in the creation of rework instructions required for both repair of non-conforming materials and updates for new revisions of product.
• Provide technical support required to troubleshoot and repair both capital equipment and re-usable products.
• Assist manufacturing with issues (such as test yield issues).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years related experience, Medical Device preferred
• Experience with product transfers and process documentation, preferably in a Medical Device setting
• Proficient in PCB design tools
• National Instruments LabVIEW-based programming experience including data collection.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics assembly to the component level.
• Circuit design
• Use of lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzer etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate to Direct Labor personnel and Management

Key Skills/Abilities:

• Team player; thinks about the success of the team
• Strategic long-term & short-term thinking, ability to multitask with a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and intercompany teams to meet project milestones.
• Familiarity of quality and regulatory requirements guiding medical devices, plus experience dealing with regulatory agencies or outside professional groups (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Familiar with Office suite of applications, including MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Position Location: Our Corporate Office is located in Waltham, MA 02451. This position will be an in office position.

The expected base salary for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually. This market-based range considers national averages and the Boston area. Actual pay will vary based on skills, experience, certifications (e.g., laser), geography and internal alignment.

Convergent Dental is a high-energy, high-tech, dental systems company that is experiencing rapid growth and looking for new team members who can grow with us. Our environment is fast paced and entrepreneurial. We seek someone who will thrive in a highly autonomous environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

Convergent Dental has entered the market with Solea, the first-of-its-kind CO2 hard and soft tissue laser that cuts faster than any other laser-based system in dentistry. Solea’s speed and precision is a result of its wavelength and computer controls that are unique to Convergent Dental. If you are a motivated, career-oriented individual who is interested in being in on the early stage of a significant opportunity, Convergent Dental is the place for you.

Convergent Dental is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. All candidates that meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.

Convergent Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.