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