R&D Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

R&D Engineer

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Prepare test protocols and completion reports.
    • Conduct testing in the lab, understand flow of events and need-by timelines, coordinate and communicate with all parties and mitigate any problems that arise.
    • Perform test method and fixture updates including test method validation and equipment IQs etc.
    • Responsible for Initiating Build Requests with the manufacturing team.
    • Knowledge about tensile strength testing, fatigue testing, pressure testing, torque testing etc.
    • Knowledge about various lab equipment's like Instron tester, torque tester etc.,
    • Manage Design Freeze and Design Verification testing and data analysis using Minitab.
    • Manage testing based on the workload and uploading relevant documents (test results, checklists, etc.) and Images in agile.
    • Troubleshoot testing issues and provide solutions to ensure continuity of verification testing.
    • Support in designing the product and test fixture.
    • 3D Modeling & detailing of test fixtures using SolidWorks.
    • Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and exposure to PLM tools like Agile, Wind-chill, Team center etc.
    • Transfer of DHF deliverables to the new templates.
    • Facilitate RCA and CAPA.
    • Manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers for ordering components.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for review and approval of the deliverables and associate change orders in Agile.
    • Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of scope of activity and associated artifacts.
    • Must know about medical device compliances, regulations & standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
    • Continuously evaluate and improve the processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time.
    • Proficiency in requirement engineering, risk analysis and V&V activities.
    • Participate in risk assessments and ensure product designs meet safety, regulatory and quality standards.
    • Contribute to additional tasks such as design support or support any activity required in the R & D department.
    • Strong communication skills, provide guidance and technical support to cross-functional support teams.
    • Prepare regular updates and presentations for senior management.

    Educational Qualification:

    • B/E. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar associated stream.
    • Engineer having experience of 10+ years with exposure to Medical Equipment R&D process.
  • Qualifications

    Additional Information

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care