Quality Engineer III - Medical Device (Onsite - Valencia, CA) Possible Contract Extension

Pharmavise

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in failure analysis of electronics systems/components
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and adapt to changing situations
  • Understanding of RF communication schemes and concepts

Responsibilities

  • Lead departmental and cross-functional engineering initiatives
  • Approve product analysis for return and non-return complaints of electro-mechanical devices
  • Train and supervise lab technicians in failure investigation activities
  • Integrate new products by creating and validating test methods
  • Create and present informative slides for SER/CRB
  • Collaborate with various teams to determine root causes of product complaints
  • Monitor product performance and escalate non-conformance issues
  • Conduct data analysis to investigate trend excursions
  • Develop and maintain product performance trends based on UPNs
  • Initiate and lead non-conformance investigations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring and training
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for collaborative problem-solving
  • Hands-on experience in the medical device industry
  • Possibility of extension beyond contract length
  • Onsite work in the vibrant location of Valencia, CA
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:

Responsible for creating test methods, work instructions, training and mentoring technicians who work on investigation of return and not-return products. The QE will review result of investigations completed by others for accuracy, completeness and compliance to SOPs/WIs. The result of investigations can be used to escalate product issues in collaboration with other Post Market functions, R&D, Design Assurance, Operations, Supplier Management, and Medical Safety. He/She will be responsible for creating monitoring IDs to assess the product performance and investigate performance changes using data analysis tools to find cause.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing leadership role on championing departmental or cross-functional engineering initiatives


  • Understanding failure modes and approving product analysis for return and non-return complaints related to electro-mechanical devices performed by technicians


  • Coordinating, training and supervising failure investigation activities for lab technicians


  • Support integration of new products into CIS lab by creating/validating test methods and test instructions


  • Creating and presenting slides for SER/CRB


  • Collaborating with other Post Market (CCC/CMC) teams, R&D, Design Assurance, Manufacturing, Supplier to help determine root cause of complaints


  • Monitoring product performance and escalating any non-conformance issues with returned devices


  • Creating and maintaining of product performance trends based on UPN and code groupings.


  • Investigating trend excursions by doing data analysis to find cause


  • Creating, releasing new WI/SOPs in document control system


  • Initiating and owning non-conformance investigations


  • Training technicians to find root cause of complaints through sound failure analysis techniques


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience


  • Demonstrated problem-solving & failure analysis capabilities of electronics systems/components including those with RF communication


  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


  • Great written/verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with other teams


  • Ability to successfully multi-task and be adaptive


  • Understanding of RF communication scheme/concepts


  • Requires working in San Diego for a few months


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with 2-3 years experience in similar role


  • Ability to understand system level functionalities, to devise and validate test methods for failure analysis of systems/components


  • Experience in Medical Device industry


  • Familiarity with Post Market requirements and systems


Other Details:

Schedule: 08:00:AM - 04:30:PM

Work Setup: Onsite in Valencia, CA

Contract Length: 12 Months (5/25/2026 - 5/25/2027) and Possible Extension

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