Senior Materials Engineer — Medical Devices, Scale-Up

lifelenstechnologies; Ivyland (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Stock option incentive plan

FSA & dependent care

Job summary

LifeLens Technologies, Inc. in Ivyland, PA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead material development for SAC technology.

The role focuses on forming formulations, evaluating materials, and guiding manufacturing scale-up while ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced health-tech environment, driving continuous improvement and achieving product quality targets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of material development experience for healthcare/medical devices.
• Experience in polymer chemistry and materials development.
• Familiarity with FDA, QSR, cGMP, ISO13485 requirements.
• Knowledge of product qualification testing, inspection tools, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in formulation and material development for manufacturing scale-up.
• Prototype formulations to meet mechanical, electrical, and physical properties.
• Observe manufacturing processes, collect data, and implement process improvements.
• Define and document engineering specifications and process documentation.
• Lead Materials and Processes technical engineering assignments.
• Troubleshoot problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Lead selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials & processes; prepare reports.
• Develop and drive FDA-compliant in-house manufacturing plans and identify contract manufacturers.
• Ensure production aligns with GMP requirements and support business targets.
• Drive continuous improvement to enable scaling.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Soft materials

Characterization

Composite development

Healthcare materials

Quality engineering

FDA & ISO13485 familiarity

Product qualification testing

Materials specifications

Analytical skills

Task prioritization

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry or related

Job description

LifeLens Technologies, Inc. in Ivyland, PA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead material development for SAC technology.

The role focuses on forming formulations, evaluating materials, and guiding manufacturing scale-up while ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced health-tech environment, driving continuous improvement and achieving product quality targets.