Senior Test Engineer

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed seeks a Test Engineer to develop and implement test strategies for wireless diabetes therapy systems. You will design test plans, methods, and reports to ensure safety, quality, and performance for next‑gen products, collaborating with project leaders to verify designs.

The role is hybrid, onsite at least 3 days a week, with testing phases requiring on-site presence. Travel up to 30% and hands-on lab work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree in engineering preferred.
• Experience with test method development and lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies for a family of insulin therapy systems.
• Develop test methods and support test execution for wireless performance.
• Merge real-world data with in-house testing to drive user-centric designs.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment used in mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing.
• Collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams to expand global availability.
• Contribute to risk management deliverables like FMEA/pFMEA and identify hazards.
• Provide product knowledge feedback to R&D teams based on results.
• Communicate findings clearly with cross-functional teams and write reports.

Skills

Test method development

Lab testing hands-on

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Technical writing

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

LabView

Python

MATLAB

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

In this exciting role as a test engineer, your responsibilities will include developing and implementing test strategies related to wireless diabetes therapy systems. You will develop test plans, test methods, and present reports to ensure the next generation of diabetes products meet the highest standard of quality, performance, and safety. You will collaborate with project leaders to execute design verification for new products in development and evaluate design changes for additional testing. You will collaborate with engineers across various disciplines and non-engineering functions to help patients manage diabetes with world class products.

This will be a hybrid position which requires a person to be onsite a minimum of 3 days a week. During testing, the expectation is to be onsite for the duration of that test.

A Day in the Life

• Develop test strategies activities associated with a family of insulin therapy systems used by individuals to effectively manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Develop test methods and support test execution related to wireless performance internally and externally at contract labs for new and existing products.
• Merge real-world data and use conditions with in-house testing to promote user centric designs
• Operate and maintain broad spectrum of lab equipment used in mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing.
• Collaborate cross functionally across R&D functions and provide assessments with standards and global regulatory teams to expand global availability of MiniMed systems around the world.
• Review and contribute to risk management deliverables like failure modes effects analysis (dFMEA/pFMEA) and identify potential patient hazards.
• Develop product knowledge and provide feedback to other R&D teams based on test results
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills while collaborating with large cross-functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working on electromechanical systems or medical devices.
• Experience with test method development and willingness to be hands-on in lab environments
• Ability to travel up to 30% and support testing at external test labs within the U.S.

Nice to Have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience collaborating with a team of engineers and non-engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities.
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges on a broad spectrum of topics.
• Experience working in a regulated industry with rigid design and development controls
• Experience with root cause analysis methods (Fishbone, 5 Whys, Is or Is Not?)
• Experience with Standards and Regulations related to Medical Devices (IEC 60601-1, 21 CFR 820, European Radio Directive, MDR)
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to other engineers as part of a large collaborative work environment.
• Familiarity with SW tools (written in either LabView, Python, MATLAB)
• Experience with planning and executing formal tests and generating detailed records

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive