R&D Test Engineer - Long Beach, CA

BeautyHealth•Long Beach, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Hydrafacial is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to own testing for active SkinHealth Systems hardware development programs. The role designs test methods, builds fixtures, executes protocols, and creates compliant documentation to support engineering decisions, from early feasibility characterization through pre-verification bench testing. Testing spans mechanical assemblies, fluid delivery systems, electromechanical subsystems, handpieces, and energy-based modalities across current and next-generation devices. The engineer works hands-on with prototypes and laboratory instrumentation, develops new test methods as needed, investigates failures, and collaborates with engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams. The role is full-time and 100% onsite in Long Beach, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
5+ years of hands-on experience in product testing, test engineering, or R&D engineering within a regulated industry, including direct experience testing physical hardware prototypes.
Ability to independently develop test protocols, execute test programs, and generate compliant test reports for complex electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with bench-level instrumentation, including pressure gauges, flow meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and power supplies.
Experience with fluid system testing, including pressure characterization, leak detection, and flow measurement.
Working knowledge of medical device design controls, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
Practical experience with failure analysis techniques and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Strong technical writing skills and ability to author clear, complete, audit-ready test documentation.
Ability to safely work with systems involving high voltage, pressurized fluid, elevated temperatures, or optical energy in a controlled laboratory environment.
Ability to stand and work at benches for extended periods during test execution, fixture builds, and failure analysis.
Ability to lift and handle prototypes, test fixtures, and equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
Must comply with laboratory safety protocols, PPE requirements, and standards applicable to the work area.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing electromechanical medical devices or capital equipment in a medical aesthetics, dermatology, or consumer health device environment.
Familiarity with electrical safety testing standards including IEC 60601-1 and EMC standards including IEC 60601-1-2.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools for fixture design.
Experience coordinating with external test laboratories for third-party compliance or verification testing.
Exposure to FMEA methodologies (Design FMEA, Use FMEA) and risk management processes under ISO 14971.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary test engineer for R&D prototypes across active development programs, designing and executing protocols to evaluate performance, functionality, safety, and reliability against design requirements.
Build, qualify, and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and custom laboratory setups for mechanical, fluid, electromechanical, and energy-based subsystems.
Conduct bench testing, including pressure and flow characterization, electrical safety screening, mechanical load and fatigue testing, thermal performance evaluation, and first-article comparative assessments.
Develop test methods to address coverage gaps as prototype configurations, modalities, and subsystems are introduced.
Lead root cause investigations and failure analyses of prototype anomalies and out-of-spec results, using structured methodologies such as 5-Why and Ishikawa, and communicate findings to design engineers.
Author test protocols, test reports, engineering evaluation memos, and laboratory notebooks in compliance with design control procedures, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and applicable standards including IEC 60601-1 and ISO 14971.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, systems, Quality, and Regulatory teams to align testing strategy with program milestones and support design transfer and qualification planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.