R&D Test Engineer - Long Beach, CA

BeautyHealth•Long Beach, CA

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Test Engineer owns testing for active hardware development programs, ensuring prototypes are evaluated before advancing. The role designs test methods, builds fixtures, executes protocols, and prepares compliant documentation to give design engineers reliable data for decisions. Testing spans mechanical assemblies, fluid delivery systems, electromechanical subsystems, handpieces, and energy-based modalities across the Hydrafacial platform and next-generation device lines. The engineer serves as the primary test engineer for R&D prototypes, conducting hands-on bench testing and developing new methods as prototype configurations and subsystems evolve. The role also investigates failures and anomalies, documents results in accordance with design controls and applicable regulations and standards, and collaborates across engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support program milestones, design transfer, and qualification planning. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position in Long Beach, California. The bench-centric role involves extended periods of hands-on testing and fixture work, with routine exposure to pressurized fluid, electrical energy, elevated temperatures, or mechanical loading in a controlled, safety-compliant environment. Base pay is $95,000–$110,000 annually, plus bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in product testing, test engineering, or R&D engineering within a regulated industry, including direct testing of physical hardware prototypes.
Demonstrated 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 stand and work at benches for extended periods during testing, 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 medical aesthetics, dermatology, or consumer health device environments.
Familiarity with electrical safety testing standards, including IEC 60601-1, and EMC standards such as 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.
Ability to safely work with systems involving high voltage, pressurized fluid, elevated temperatures, or optical energy in a controlled laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary test engineer for R&D prototypes across active development programs.
Design and execute engineering test protocols evaluating performance, functionality, safety, and reliability against defined 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 close coverage gaps as prototype configurations, device modalities, and functional subsystems are introduced.
Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis on prototype anomalies and out-of-spec results using structured methodologies such as 5-Why and Ishikawa.
Communicate investigation findings to design engineers to drive improvements.
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 with program milestones and support design transfer and qualification planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.