IPG Photonics

Test Engineer

IPG Photonics$80K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or Quality Engineering; or equivalent trade experience
  • 2-5 years engineering experience in medical device or regulated industries
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and ISO 14971 standards
  • Experience in planning and executing Verification and Validation for electromechanical devices
  • Proficient in writing and executing equipment IQ/OQ/PQ and Test Method Validation
  • Skilled in data acquisition systems and analysis tools like MATLAB or Minitab
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical test equipment

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Design Verification and Validation for complex devices
  • Design, develop, validate, and execute test methods for system functionality
  • Conduct exploratory testing to support early-stage design inputs
  • Design and assemble custom test fixtures and automated equipment
  • Write and execute protocols and reports for testing software and hardware
  • Author test protocols, data sheets, and final reports and assist in manufacturing procedures
  • Ensure compliance with quality regulations and risk management standards
  • Apply statistical techniques for data analysis and testing datasets
  • Communicate test findings and risks to relevant stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work in a compliant and regulated environment
  • Engagement in diverse project phases from R&D to Production
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge medical device technologies
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
  • Potential for professional growth in a regulated industry
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Test Engineer designs, builds, and validates test methods for verification and validation testing for medical devices and disposables in an ISO 13485 and FDA QSR compliant environment. This Role reports to Quality or Engineering Management, supporting various project teams in different stages of project maturity from R&D through Production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Verification Testing: Plan and execute Design Verification and Validation activities for com plex electromechanical devices and single-use disposables
  • Test Method Development: Design, develop, validate and execute test methods to inform design decisions and verify system functionality
  • Research & Development: Conduct early-stage exploratory testing and characterization to support design inputs
  • Equipment Development: Design, fabricate, and assemble custom test fixtures and automated equipment
  • Equipment Validation: Write and execute protocols and reports for test software and hardware
  • Documentation: Author test protocols, data sheets, and final reports. Author/assist manufacturing procedures, machine instructions
  • Quality Compliance: Ensure all activities align with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and risk management standards
  • Data Analysis: Apply statistical techniques like ANOVA, Gage R&R, and capability analysis to test datasets
  • Communication: Present test findings to relevant stakeholders, communicate risk and countermeasure insights as applicable


  • Required Qualifications
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or Quality Engineering, or 3-4 additional years of trade experience
    • Experience: 2-5 years of engineering experience within the medical device or regulated industry
    • Regulations: Working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and ISO 14971 risk management standards
    • Verification & Validation: Direct experience in planning and execution of Verification and Validation for complex electrotechnical devices
    • Validation Skills: Direct experience writing and executing Equipment IQ/OQ/PQ and Test Method Validation (TMV)
    • Technical Tools: Proficiency with data acquisition systems, and proficiency in analysis tools like MATLAB, or statistical software like Minitab
    • Lab Skills: Hands-on experience using mechanical test equipment like tensile testers, gauges, and sensors

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with endoscopic surgical laser systems
    • Experience with surgical fluid irrigation/aspiration systems and components (pumps, pressure sensors, flow sensors)
    • Experience testing polymer-based fluid delivery components or single-use medical disposables (biocompatibility, sterilization validation)
    • SolidWorks or CAD proficiency for mechanical fixture design
    • Experience coding data acquisition using Python / C, able to troubleshoot basic code
    • Able to read schematics
    • Experience with rapid prototyping (SLA, FDM, CNC)

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets. IPG Photonics' diverse lines of low, medium and high-power lasers and amplifiers are used in materials processing, communications, entertainment, medical, biotechnology, scientific and advanced applications.
Learn more about IPG Photonics
Size
6,580 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$159.5 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+7.7%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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