Senior Systems Test Engineer - Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, MN, seeks an experienced Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead design verification activities for electrophysiology projects, including the Opal HDX Mapping System. You will define test strategies, develop verification plans and methods, and ensure rigorous DV execution across hardware, software and regulatory interfaces.

Collaborating with NPD, Quality and Marketing, you will design fixtures, write procedures and reports, analyze results, and drive root-cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in medical device DV or 3+ years with advanced degrees.
• Experience leading engineering projects and completing technical tasks.
• Experience with mixed hardware/software systems and low-noise design.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute DV activities for electrophysiology projects from concept to commercialization.
• Develop and communicate testing schedules to cross-functional teams.
• Design, validate, and execute test methods to inform design decisions.
• Author and maintain test procedures, reports, and verification plans.
• Design and assemble new test fixtures to support verification.
• Collaborate with NPD and Quality to investigate issues and determine root causes.
• Support DV activities for Opal HDX Mapping System and related technologies.

Skills

Design Verification

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Independent problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science / Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Minitab

Linux

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Test Engineer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team that provides technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, software and catheter engineering disciplines. In this role, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary partners in Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and Quality to support the development and commercialization of innovative electrophysiology technologies.This position will focus on Design Verification (DV) activities associated with new product development projects from concept through commercialization, as well as support for commercially released products. The successful candidate will partner with project teams to define test strategies, develop and validate test methods, and ensure the successful execution of design verification activities. This role will primarily support the Opal HDX Mapping System and its integrated components.Your responsibilities will include: Plan and execute Design Verification activities for electrophysiology projects and programs. Develop and communicate testing schedules, including updates and changes, to cross-functional teams. Design, develop, validate and execute test methods to inform design decisions and verify system functionality. Author and maintain test procedures, test reports and design verification plans to support regulatory submissions. Design and assemble new test fixtures to support verification activities. Partner with New Product Development and Quality teams to investigate issues, troubleshoot defects and determine root causes. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development from concept through commercialization. Support verification activities for the Opal HDX Mapping System and associated integrated technologies.Qualifications:Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 5 years' experience within the medical device industry with a bachelor’s degree, or minimum of 3 years' experience with a master’s degree or doctorate. Experience leading engineering projects and driving technical tasks to completion. Experience conducting simulations, mathematical analyses and/or system interaction analyses. Experience working with mixed hardware and software systems. Technical experience with digital and analog low-noise systems. Experience using Minitab, Linux, MATLAB and Python. Strong communication, collaboration and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.Preferred qualifications: Experience supporting electrophysiology, cardiac mapping or related medical device technologies. Experience developing and validating test methods in a regulated environment. Experience supporting Design Verification activities for complex medical systems. Experience preparing technical documentation for regulatory submissions. Knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485 and design control requirements.Work model, sponsorship, relocation:This position follows an on-site work model and requires employees to work from the designated Boston Scientific office location. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.Requisition ID: 633240Minimum Salary: $ 85000Maximum Salary: $ 161500The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. 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