W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Mechanical Test and Reliability Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$80K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a regulated environment
  • Strong risk identification and mitigation skills for new product development
  • Proficient in technical writing, project management, and hands-on mechanical testing
  • Ability to enhance collaboration among Reliability Engineers and Technical Associates
  • Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed

Responsibilities

  • Develop testing strategies to identify and mitigate product risks in new product development
  • Collaborate with teams on up to two new product development projects
  • Translate in-vivo conditions to in-vitro testing scenarios
  • Work with engineers on creating new test methods and executing durability tests
  • Prepare protocols and reports for regulatory submissions
  • Conduct root cause analysis on test observations
  • Contribute updates to project timelines, risk registers, and product designs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement available
  • Opportunity to work on innovative medical devices
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment
  • Professional development in a regulated industry
Full Job Description
Mechanical Test and Reliability Engineer

Req Id: 1846

State/Province: Arizona

Business: Gore Medical Products

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 6/25/26

Posting End Date: 7/11/26

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Test and Reliability Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support new product development projects. The role uses engineering, statistics, and durability testing to ensure our implantable cardiovascular medical devices continue GORE's 50 years of medical innovation.

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an overall strategy, including durability testing, in support of New Product Development (NPD) Projects to identify and mitigate potential product risk
  • Collaborate with NPD Team and other internal teams supporting up to two New Product Development Projects
  • Translate anticipated in-vivo use conditions into in-vitro bench top conditions
  • Collaborate with Durability Lab Engineers on new test methods and support execution of durability testing
  • Develop protocols and reports in support of regulatory submissions
  • Drive root cause analysis of test observations
  • Provide input and updates to project timeline, risk register, and product design in relation to product durability
  • Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required within the scope of position


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years Engineering experience in a regulated environment
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with new product development activities
  • Skills include Technical Writing, Project Management, Hands on mechanical, identifying and translating loading modes into benchtop testing and facilitation of problem-solving efforts
  • Ability to collaborate with other Reliability Engineers and Technical Associates
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, establish realistic deadlines, and drive projects to completion, while keeping stakeholders informed
  • Able to provide and receive feedback
  • Ability to travel up to 15%


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools


Information at a Glance

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials and products. The company was founded in 1958 by Wilbert L. Gore and Robert W. Gore and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. W. L. Gore & Associates is known for its innovative products, including Gore-Tex fabric, which is used in outdoor clothing and footwear. The company also produces medical devices, electronic components, and industrial products. W. L. Gore & Associates has operations in over 30 countries and is a privately held company.
Learn more about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$3.8 billion

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