Mechanical Reliability and Test Development Engineer

Sitka Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Gore is seeking an experienced Mechanical Reliability and Test Development Engineer to support new product development of implantable cardiovascular devices. You will apply engineering, statistics, and durability testing to ensure product reliability and regulatory readiness.

Based in Phoenix, AZ, with a hybrid work option, the role collaborates across engineering teams, translates in vivo conditions to bench tests, and drives root-cause analysis and documentation for submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with hands on mechanical testing and investigating observations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop durability evaluation strategy and testing rationales.
• Collaborate with product development and internal teams.
• Translate in vivo use conditions to bench top conditions.
• Support regulatory submissions with protocols and reports.
• Drive root cause analysis of test observations.
• Update project timelines and manage risk related to durability.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Durability testing

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Reliability and Test Development Engineer Job Description Mechanical Reliability and Test Development Engineer Req Id: 2351 State/Province: Arizona City: Phoenix Business: Gore Medical Products Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians Sub-Category: Engineering Experience Level: Experienced Work Arrangement: On-site, Hybrid Posting Start Date: 10/16/26 Posting End Date: 10/31/26

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Reliability and Test Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support new product development projects. The role uses engineering, statistics, and durability testing to ensure our implantable cardiovascular medical devices continue GORE's 50 years of medical innovation.

This position will be located at our facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overall durability evaluation strategy, including durability testing and rationales, supporting product development projects to identify and mitigate potential product risk
• Collaborate with product development teams and other internal teams supporting multiple projects
• Translate anticipated in vivo use conditions into in vitro bench top conditions
• Collaborate with durability test engineers on new test methods and support the execution of durability testing
• Develop or review protocols and reports in support of regulatory submissions
• Drive root cause analysis of test observations
• Provide input and updates to project timeline, risk, and product design in relation to product durability
• Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
• Continuous improvement of product development durability techniques and processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years Engineering experience in a regulated environment
• Experience with hands on mechanical testing and investigating testing observations
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and self-direction, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical Associates
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, establish realistic deadlines, and drive projects to completion, while keeping stakeholders informed
• Ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
• Ability to identify and mitigate product and business risks associated with product development
• Ability to translate anticipated use conditions into bench top conditions
• Strong technical writing skills and experience executing the documentation review process
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience utilizing the scientific method
• Experience with fatigue, wear, and/or creep testing and evaluation
• Experience with medical device product evaluation

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

About Gore

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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