Medical Device Failure Analysis Engineer - Root Cause

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 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.