Sr. Engineer, R&D Testing

Job Overview

The Sr. R&D Test Engineer is responsible for developing test methodology and test plans, executing tests, and providing technical insights to support the verification and validation of medical devices.

Job Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Complete all R&D protocol generation, assist with test execution, and report on protocols, including event reporting.
• Lead and complete Design Verification and Validation test planning, execution, interpretation, and reporting.
• Own Test Method Validation (TMV) for novel testing approaches and apply scientific and technical test acumen to develop new test methodologies and improve existing ones.
• Lead test failure investigations and document deviations, coach laboratory personnel as needed, chair cross-functional reviews for protocols, test reports, and deviations, research different test methods and standards, advise and support improvements to verification and validation SOPs and tools, and perform other product development and laboratory tasks as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Meet the qualifications of the job through education, training, or prior experience.
• Experience with current industry practices for performing and documenting verification.
• Excellent ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are perhaps not as technically trained.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adequate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Able to take precise measurements.
• Able to solve problems.
• Able to troubleshoot.
• Able to analyze & interpret data.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in R&D, Engineering, or similar technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience testing and validating new products in R&D or related field.
• Excellent mechanical/chemical aptitude or skill such as working knowledge of cleaning verification devices, or similar, to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment.

Quality Requirements

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
• Adopt the “Beyond Compliance Quality Culture” in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions

• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments.
• Able to lift to 15 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel to outside test labs to execute/support any offsite lab testing activities.
• Wear face masks and PPE wherever required.
• Integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of work and maintain compliance to all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Ensure review of all processes and activities for potential environmental improvements and implement necessary changes as applicable to the job function.
• Must have general understanding, at a minimum, of Getinge Environmental Policy.
• Consider environmental legislation and regulations as a minimum requirement.
• May require sitting or standing for long periods of time depending on the project.

About Us

Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aimed at improving clinical results and optimizing workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing, and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and sells its products in more than 135 countries.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Parental and Caregiver Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Targeted salary range

$99,680- $125,000, depending upon experience and location + 5% bonus target