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Test Engineer II

No Haven, CT 06473

Posted: 07/01/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 608828 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description



Top 3 technical  skills that are required for the role:
  1. Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities
  2. Proficient in technical writing to convey clear and concise instructions to other functional teams
  3. Experience with complex, electromechanical, software controlled and/or robotic systems including mechanical, electrical, and software components

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering

Years’ Experience Required: 0-4 years

Will the contractor be working 40 hours a week? Will there be any overtime and if so approx how much per week? 40hrs/week. Potential for overtime in an as needed basis.

Does this position require the candidate to be onsite or remote, if hybrid what does the onsite vs remote schedule look like? Onsite

What is your timeline for scheduling interviews? As soon as possible

What product line will this person support? Hugo RAS (Robotic-Assisted Surgery) System



SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This company is engaged in medical technology.  A new product development team for the Surgical Innovation business in the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (MITG) Business Unit is seeking a Test Engineer.  The Test Engineer shall support test activities to best meet the project’s requirements. This position will be a part of a R&D Test Engineering Team and will interface with cross-functional team members.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing test methods for a complex, electro-mechanical system
  • Plan, execute and document system and sub-system tests
  • Document tests via test methods and reports
  • Validate Test Methods and support test results validation reports
  • File documentation, software, or drawings in depository system
  • Create quality and safety related documentation to support validity of test and test fixture.
  • Support test team by executing verification testing
  • Support hardware and electrical engineers with test fixtures
  • Train other team members on various testing activities
  • Communicate test related activities and results with multi-disciplinary team members
  • Developing test methods for design verification
  • Designing and Analyzing test method validation(MSA, Gage R&R, etc) studies
  • Investigating test failures and identifying root cause
  • Analyzing test data using appropriate statistical tools
  • Writing Engineering Reports as needed
  • Reviewing requirements for testability
  • Developing overall verification strategy against requirements
  • Estimating required sample sizes or developing sample size justifications
  • Writing Design Verification Protocols and Reports

Education & Experience:
  • A Bachelor degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedial engineering is required.
  • One or more years’ experience in medical device product development or equivalent is required.
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and proven hands-on electronic/mechanical skills.
  • One or more years’ demonstrated experience and expertise with product testing, test equipment, analysis methodologies and test documentation is preferred.
  • Familiarity with standard test equipment such as Instron, imaging scopes, force gauges, data loggers, and CMM is preferred.
  • Experience in testing electro-mechanical systems is a plus.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Excel and Word
  • Organize and be able to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced environment
  • Strong communication skills [oral and written] including listening; and ability to maintain clear project status and interlocks with internal project teams and external test agencies
  • Strong interpersonal skills: function as a “team player” and work constructively and cooperatively with all team members in the best interests of the program.
  • Direct involvement with Design Verification of medical devices
  • Experience with complex, eletromechanical and/or software controlled and/or robotic systems including mechanical, electrical, and software components
  • Proficient in technical writing to convey clear and concise instructions to other functional teams

Working Conditions:
  • Work usually performed in an office setting, laboratory, and/or surgical laboratory.
  • Travel – none

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.