Sr Principal Engineer (Systems-Risk)
About The Position
The Sr Principal Engineer, Infusion Systems, is a Systems Engineer with expertise managing product risk documentation for medical device products and collaborating with the broader R&D team to develop robust records for the Design History File. The engineer has responsibility for risk assessments and documentation for the Ivenix Infusion System during the product development process and throughout the product lifecycle. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, test, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and human factors team members to ensure appropriate risk identification and mitigation and documentation of those activities.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 8+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with product development within a regulated industry. Development of FDA governed medical devices compliant with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 preferred.
- Experience with conducting and presenting risk analyses
- A solid understanding of theories and practices utilized by other disciplines outside of primary area of expertise.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to operate independently and exercise good judgement.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development and revision of all product risk documentation per current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with cross-functional team members to build Use and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and Risk Assessments.
- Identifies, and verifies effectiveness of, risk control measures throughout the product lifecycle.
- Reviews Process FMEAs developed by contract and internal manufacturing teams.
- Investigate issues to determine root cause using established problem-solving tools.
- Leads Risk Management Committee meetings as appropriate, preparing information to be presented and capturing and tracking action items to closure.
- Drives compliance with internal risk processes and creates or refines tools and templates to ensure compliance per ISO 14971 and other standards and regulations.
- Develops and updates the Safety Assurance Case in collaboration with Clinical Product Specialist, Human Factors Engineering and Regulatory Affairs.
- Contributes to other R&D system engineering activities as needed including requirements management, architecture review, V&V strategy, and post-market surveillance.
- Provides training as needed when significant changes are made to risk processes.
- Participates in design activities to ensure risk reduction is considered in product design decisions.
- Contributes to risk strategies for new product feature development.
- Participates in Usability Engineering activities.
- Works independently with latitude for individual judgment.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities
Benefits
- Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary
- Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.
- Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
