Job Description

For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Housed in the largest industrial complex of its time, the historic Amoskeag Millyard, DEKA employs a team of professionals, whose engineering, design, manufacturing and quality expertise make DEKA a hot spot for creating innovative solutions and advanced technologies. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time.

Test Engineer Co-Ops are needed to participate in evaluating the safety and effectiveness of innovative technologies. The ideal candidate must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and be able to learn quickly in a dynamic R&D environment.  Test Engineering is a high visibility role with a direct impact on the success of the project.

DEKA offers Co-Ops for full time students at least 18 years of age.  Co-Ops last a minimum of 20 weeks.  All Co-Ops must start no later than January 25, 2021.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate product performance relative to system-level requirements, ranging from engineering prototypes to finished products
• Produce test results for Regulatory and Agency approval of medical products
• Gain experience in medical device product development process
• Write and review test procedures for durability, reliability, or other assessments
• Design and/or validation of software tools and test fixtures needed for testing
• Assist in failure investigation and root cause analysis
• Acquire knowledge of FDA’s Quality System Regulations (QSR’s) and other standards for medical device development and verification

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering program
• Proficient understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated hands-on skills (e.g. FIRST Robotics, machining, programming, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and be able to prioritize tasks

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in medical devices, knowledge of FDA’s Quality System Regulations (QSR’s) and/or ISO 13485, and other medical device industry experience.
• Experience with a research, development, and product testing.
• Experience writing procedures for others to follow
• Experience with data and failure analysis
• Broad measurement instrument knowledge

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