Principal Test Engineer

About The Role

In this exciting and challenging role as a test engineer, your responsibilities will include Designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges schedules, and equipment required for verifying products. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for writing verification test plans and reports. This role is full time on-site in Northridge, CA to support test method development and supervising of product verification testing. Up to 30% domestic travel is expected.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Support design verification activities associated with a family of insulin delivery pump/transmitter systems used by individuals to effectively manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Support EMC testing and global RF licensing activities of new and existing products (in-house or third-party labs).
• Support the development and implementation of EMC design guidelines and best practices.
• Operate a fully equipped semi-anechoic chamber and electrical testing equipment, such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, microscopes, oscilloscopes.
• Develop and document design verification test protocol, plans, and reports in compliance with FDA/ISO and global regulations.
• Stay current with industry standards and advancements in EMC technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and support development and testing strategies for the product and system.
• Design basic electrical equipment, tools, test fixtures.

Must Have

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel and support testing in outside test labs.
• Experienced with test equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers etc.

Nice to Have

• Attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Familiarity with lab/testing environment.
• Experience in Medical Device/FDA Regulated Industry and compliance with IEC60601-1-2.
• Familiarity with EMC standards and RF regulations (e.g., FCC, EN, CISPR).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in SMT soldering.
• Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative work environment.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $109,000.00 - $185,000.00. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

Benefits

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to a Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

Schedule

This role is full time on-site in Northridge, CA.