Ar Val Services - Santa Rosa, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Santa Rosa, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Hardware Verification/Test Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the functionality and compliance of medical device hardware components. This position involves performing comprehensive hardware functional verification and testing to validate that products meet the required specifications and standards. The engineer will be responsible for developing and updating hardware test protocols tailored for medical devices, ensuring that all testing procedures are robust and effective. Additionally, the role requires conducting thorough reviews and approvals of design specifications for both new and existing medical devices, ensuring that all designs adhere to regulatory and quality standards. A significant aspect of this position is the identification and validation of alternative components to address obsolescence issues in medical device hardware. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, regulatory, and quality assurance, to ensure that all products comply with necessary regulatory standards and quality requirements. The engineer will also contribute to risk analysis and management processes, providing insights and technical expertise throughout the product development lifecycle. The role includes conducting IEC 60601 and other certification testing for medical electrical equipment, ensuring that all products meet the necessary safety and performance standards. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of medical devices, ultimately contributing to patient safety and product efficacy.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hardware functional verification and testing
  • Develop and update hardware test protocols for medical device hardware components
  • Perform design specifications review and approval for new and existing medical devices
  • Identify and validate alternative components to address obsolescence issues in medical device hardware
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements
  • Contribute to risk analysis and management processes for medical device hardware
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Conduct IEC 60601 and other certification testing for medical electrical equipment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in hardware engineering for medical devices
  • In-depth knowledge of IEC 60601 standards and testing procedures
  • Familiarity with medical device regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CE marking)
  • Experience with obsolescence management and component sourcing for long-lifecycle products
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System Regulation
  • Experience with embedded systems and software-hardware integration
  • Familiarity with risk management (ISO 14971) standards
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