- 4-month contract with possibility to extend or convert, listed as starting on 5/24/24-9/30/24
- On-site in Burlington, MA
- Pay Rate: $40-45/hr ($80-90k annually) based on experience
- FT hours, M-F 8a-5p
- Business Unit: Heart Failure
Failure Analysis Engineer - Burlington, United States - GForce Life Sciences
Description
Summary
Our client, a Fortune 500 Medical Device company, is looking to hire an engineer to perform failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant products and provide technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory. They will analyze failures, develop and implement investigative protocols to identify root causes, perform circuit analysis, and perform both device and component-level failure analysis.
Term & Start
Main Responsibilities
• Perform failure analysis on explanted long-term biomedical implant product
• Work requires the application of theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify root cause failure mechanisms
• Must be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment
• Proactive in finding quality improvements related to Failure Analysis
• May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel and serve as a mentor when assisting less experienced lab staff in solving more complex problems
• Works cross-functionally and collaboratively with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance
• Aid in defining required test equipment to accomplish quality responsibilities
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required; Electrical or Biomedical Engineering degree is preferred
• Engineering work experience is preferred
• Knowledge of global regulations for medical device reporting and medical terminology is a positive
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Candidate must be able to work well independently and on teams in a busy department while managing multiple ongoing tasks and investigations simultaneously
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail