Principal Test Engineer

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$121,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this exciting and challenging role as a test engineer, your responsibilities will include Designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges schedules, and equipment required for verifying products. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for writing verification test plans and reports. This role is full time on-site in Northridge, CA to support test method development and supervising of product verification testing. Up to 30% domestic travel is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel and support testing in outside test labs
Experienced with test equipment such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers etc.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail.
Good organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Familiarity with lab/testing environment.
Experience in Medical Device/FDA Regulated Industry and compliance with IEC60601-1-2.
Familiarity with EMC standards and RF regulations (e.g., FCC, EN, CISPR).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in SMT soldering.
Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

Support design verification activities associated with a family of insulin delivery pump/transmitter systems used by individuals to effectively manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Support EMC testing and global RF licensing activities of new and existing products (in-house or third-party labs).
Support the development and implementation of EMC design guidelines and best practices.
Operate a fully equipped semi-anechoic chamber and electrical testing equipment, such as DMM, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, power amplifiers, microscopes, oscilloscopes
Develop and document design verification test protocol, plans, and reports in compliance with FDA/ISO and global regulations.
Stay current with industry standards and advancements in EMC technology.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Ops, Regulatory, Quality).
Demonstrate exceptional communication and technical writing skills
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to establish and support development and testing strategies for the product and system.
Design basic electrical equipment, tools, test fixtures.