BS in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics/Automation Engineering
3+ years of experience testing electro-mechanical devices, preferably medical devices
Experience with fluid system handling
Leadership or mentoring experience
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Ability to create and communicate team objectives and procedures
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Self-motivated with strong prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Write test plans and procedures for performance, durability, and reliability assessments
Understand device design to inform test method development
Determine test coverage for design revisions
Create and evaluate test fixtures for product design verification
Contribute to design failure investigations impacting risk assessments and hazard analyses
Participate in regulatory and agency submissions
Author Quality Plans, Test Summaries, and related documentation
Benefits
High visibility role with direct impact on project success
Dynamic work environment in medical device R&D
Opportunity to contribute to regulatory submissions
Engagement in interdisciplinary teamwork
Potential for leadership and mentoring opportunities
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.
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
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.
