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Test Engineer II

Fridley, MN 55432

Posted: 09/18/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 608507 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Additional position details from the manager:
  1. Can you please confirm your top 3 skills sets required?  The ones from the job description that are critical: Medical Device testing, Test method Validation and statistical analysis
    1. Designs, develops, and implements mechanical/electrical testing methods, fixtures, and equipment based on user needs.
    2. Performs test method validation and equipment qualifications per current quality procedures.
    3. Compiles data and performs statistical analyses following current quality procedures (DOE, capability analysis, gage R&R, ANOVA, 2-sample t-test, etc).
  1. What is your target years of experience?  2-5 years
  2. When do you plan to start interviewing?  As soon as possible
  3. Will you be looking to hire and start ASAP or will the start date be delayed?  Start date would be middle of July
  4. Will the contingent worker be working remotely or onsite, or both (if both, please confirm possible schedule)?  Expected to be on site, this team is usually in 5 days a week. We can be flexible and allow some work from home but expect them to be available in the lab everyday when tests are being executed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Designs, develops, and implements mechanical/electrical testing methods, fixtures, and equipment based on user needs.
  • Performs test method validation and equipment qualifications per current quality procedures.
  • Performs/oversees testing for component and assembly-level devices throughout all product development phases.
  • Compiles data and performs statistical analyses following current quality procedures (DOE, capability analysis, gage R&R, ANOVA, 2-sample t-test, etc).
  • Effectively communicates test plans and results to key stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoots test failures and proposes efficient and quality-driven solutions.
  • Develops subject matter expertise of product use conditions and applied stresses to products during entire implant lifecycle.
  • Supports animal and human cadaver studies to help define clinically accurate use condition requirements for verification testing or to demonstrate that products meet requirements (GLP study).
  • Provides team leaders with accurate test timeline and cost estimates.
  • Represents test function in project teams; responsible for entire testing deliverables for projects and reporting to project teams.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong technical communication skills both verbal and written
  • Experience in test development or product development in a highly regulated environment
  • Experience with test fixture design and materials (3D printing and machining)
  • Experience in engineering environment with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience in using engineering statistical tools/methods such as DOE, Monte Carlo, Minitab, or JMP.
  • Experience with Creo, Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software
  • Experience with test method validation (TMV), gage R&R, Equipment IQ/OQ.
  • Lean sigma or DRM (design for reliability and manufacturability) or design for lean sigma training preferred.
  • Experience with mechanical test platforms (Instron, and MTS Universal) preferred.
  • Experience with fatigue testing (LCF and HCF) preferred.
  • Experience with data acquisition and analysis software such as LabView, MATLAB preferred.
  • Experience with X-Ray, CT, and MRI image processing software (i.e.,Mimics, 3-Matic, Amira, and 3D Slicer) preferred.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.