DEKA Research and Development Corporation

Failure Analysis Engineer

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent required
  • Preferred experience in Biomedical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues
  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical devices essential
  • Proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and software documentation
  • Skilled in using electrical test equipment and mechanical test fixtures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Review device issues from the field and diagnose potential hardware problems
  • Conduct failure analysis of returned medical products, documenting findings
  • Report product investigations within an FDA-compliant Quality Management System
  • Support implementation of product improvements to enhance quality
  • Maintain procedures for returned material investigations
  • Ensure product quality meets DEKA and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with engineering representatives to identify root causes
  • Configure and operate computer-based data acquisition equipment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with skilled team members
  • Opportunity to contribute to life-changing medical innovations
  • Involvement in FDA-compliant quality and regulatory processes
  • Position located in a vibrant area with access to advanced medical technologies
  • Engagement with diverse engineering disciplines and perspectives.
Full Job Description
DEKA Research and Development, on behalf of Millyard Advanced Medical Products, housed in Manchester, NH, is looking for a dynamic, results driven and inventive individual to join our team as a Failure Analysis Engineer. This is your opportunity to utilize your engineering skills to make an impact on a project that is creating truly life changing innovations!

How you will make an impact as a Failure Analysis Engineer:
  • Join a skilled team of investigators reviewing device issues reported from the field and diagnosing potential issues with regard to returned hardware to root cause
  • Conduct detailed failure analysis of returned medical products and document findings, including reviewing and interpreting log data and physical evaluation
  • Accurately report product investigations within a FDA-compliant Quality Management System following good documentation practices
  • Support implementation of product improvements based on findings to enhance product quality and patient quality of life
  • Actively participate in maintaining returned material investigation procedures and processes
  • Maintain an overall level of product quality in line with DEKA and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with representatives from various engineering disciplines to determine root cause
  • Configure and operate computer based data acquisition equipment
To be successful in this role as a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will need the following skills and abilities:
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent
  • Preferred experience in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Ability to diagnose complex devices including mechanical, electrical and software issues
  • Hands on experience with electro-mechanical devices
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and software description documents
  • Ability to efficiently utilize tooling including electrical test equipment, mechanical test fixtures and software based diagnostic tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented
  • Candidates should be prepared to give specific examples of hands-on academic projects and/or pertinent work experience. Examples include group projects demonstrating leadership and/or collaboration, and situations of self-initiated learning and progression (both academic and non-academic)

About Millyard Advanced Medical Products:
https://millyardadvanced.com/
Located in the heart of the Regen Valley in Manchester, NH, our company aims to positively influence the healthcare landscape.
Established 2019
Selected Partners
  • Contract Designer: DEKA Research & Development
  • Contract Manufacturer: Merrimack Manufacturing

About DEKA Research and Development Corporation

DEKA Research and Development Corporation is a research and development company based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The company was founded in 1982 by Dean Kamen, an inventor and entrepreneur who has over 440 patents to his name. DEKA is known for developing innovative technologies in a variety of fields, including medical devices, robotics, and transportation. Some of the company's most notable inventions include the Segway personal transporter, the iBOT mobility system, and the DEKA Arm prosthetic limb. DEKA has received numerous awards and accolades for its work, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2000.
Learn more about DEKA Research and Development Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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