DEKA Research and Development Corporation

Verification & Validation Test Engineer

DEKA Research and Development Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Manchester, NH 03103In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics/Automation Engineering
  • 3+ years' experience testing electro-mechanical devices, preferably medical devices
  • Laboratory/wet lab skills and experience
  • Fluid system handling experience
  • Leadership or mentoring experience
  • Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate team objectives clearly

Responsibilities

  • Write test plans and procedures for performance assessments
  • Understand device design to develop test methods
  • Determine test coverage for design revisions
  • Create and evaluate test fixtures for product verification
  • Contribute to design failure investigations affecting risk assessments
  • Participate in regulatory and agency submissions
  • Author Quality Plans and Test Summaries

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful medical projects
  • High visibility role with direct project influence
  • Dynamic R&D environment
  • Potential for professional growth through mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Challenging work that makes a positive difference in the world
Full Job Description
DEKA Research & Development, located in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Verification & Validation Test Engineer to work in a dynamic medical device R&D environment. This is a high visibility role with a direct impact on the success of our projects. It will be a great opportunity to work on some amazing projects that make a positive impact on the world. Do you want to make a difference with your work? At DEKA you can!

How you will make an impact as a Verification & Validation Test Engineer:
  • Writing test plans, test procedures and other activities involving performance, durability, and reliability assessments
  • Understand device design and core technologies in order to inform test method development
  • Determining test coverage for revisions to design
  • Creating and evaluating test fixtures needed for product design verification
  • Contributing to design failure investigations that may impact Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, and FTAs
  • Participating and contributing toward regulatory and agency submissions
  • Authoring Quality Plans, Test Summaries, and other documents

What you need to be successful Verification & Validation Test Engineer:
  • BS in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Robotics/ Automation Engineering
  • 3+ years' experience testing electro-mechanical devices (medical devices preferred)
  • Must have laboratory/ wet lab skills and experience
  • Must have fluid system handling experience
  • Leadership and/or mentoring experience
  • Knowledge and deep understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Capability to create and clearly explain team objectives and write procedures for others to follow
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability and techniques
  • Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Self-motivated and able to self-prioritize
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred skills and experience:
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and/or ISO 13485, and other medical device industry experience
  • Experience with research, development, and product testing
  • Experience writing procedures for others to follow
  • Experience with data and failure analysis
  • Broad measurement instrument knowledge

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
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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