Systems Test Engineer Intern

Tandem Diabetes Care • San Diego, CA

283d • $30 - $36

About The Position

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to 'innovate every day,' put 'people first,' and take the 'no-shortcuts' approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry. Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control -IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause.

Requirements

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• Entry level, experience in the medical device field preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to varying levels within an organization.
• Exposure to testing methodology and data collection in a development environment is valuable.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience with MS Office.
• Capable of using statistical techniques and tools to summarize data and support conclusions.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment at all levels within the organization.
• Able to alter behavior and opinions in light of new information.
• Has working knowledge of federal and other regulations, e.g., QSRs, ISO 14971 IEC 60601 series.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to use SolidWorks to create and modify engineering models and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical contributions to the documentation, testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging of the Company's medical device systems.
• Works within design controls and contributes to the design history file for medical devices by verifying the product performance with formal test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Evaluates development plans and design changes to components for their impact to integrated systems testing and test equipment.
• Participates in the verification of prototype components and systems.
• Designs and runs experiments, analyzes, and summarizes data, and reports the results and conclusions.
• Develops test methods and verifies performance with Gage R&R studies.
• Participates in reviews of requirements, designs, data, and design verification protocols/reports.
• Recommends selection of test equipment based on analysis of requirements and component specifications.
• Participates in evaluating the reliability of materials, components, and systems.
• Supports systems engineering testing and troubleshooting of new and existing products.
• Develops and manages development and testing at external test facilities/vendors.
• Participates in product and process risk assessments and mitigations.
• Completes required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting base pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00 per hour.
• Workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being.
• Opportunities for pushing boundaries and fostering growth.
• Inclusive organization that welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree