Device Engineer

Aditi Consulting

Thousand Oaks, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$43 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio Engineering, Automotive Automation, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Change Control, Clinical Laboratory, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Tools, Delivery Management, Design Verification, Documentation, Drug Delivery Devices, Follow Through, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Laboratory, Laboratory Notebook, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Medical Equipment, Messaging Technology, Minitab, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Documentation, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Protocol Analysis, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reliability Testing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scientific Principles, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Speech Technology, Statistics, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Telephony, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Strategy, Traceability, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Thousand Oaks, CA
POSTED
15 days ago
Payrate: $40.00 - $43.00/hr.
 
Summary:
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and effective collaboration skills. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and are proactive in using digital tools such as Smartsheet, electronic lab notebooks, data visualization tools, and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve coordination, workflow efficiency, documentation quality, and team communication.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the design, development, and lifecycle management of commercialized drug delivery devices within a regulated design control environment.
  • Contribute to sustaining engineering activities for mechanical delivery devices, including prefilled syringes, with responsibility for DHF maintenance, traceability, lifecycle documentation, and product improvements.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory testing for device characterization, verification, design transfer, fill-finish support, and technical investigations.
  • Develop, execute, and document test methods, protocols, technical assessments, and reports using sound engineering principles and GMP documentation practices.
  • Ensure testing activities are clearly linked to user needs, design inputs, product requirements, risk controls, specifications, and verification objectives.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data using engineering judgment and statistical tools to support technical decisions, investigations, design changes, and specification assessments.
  • Support root cause analysis, failure investigations, deviations, nonconformances, risk assessments, and design or manufacturing change evaluations.
  • Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and scientific teams to support product enhancements, launch activities, inspection readiness, and cross-functional deliverables.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen lab efficiency, testing reliability, documentation quality, traceability, and project visibility.
  • Use tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, electronic lab notebooks, data analysis platforms, and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve project coordination, workflow management, communication, and operational efficiency.
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or combination product environment.
  • Ability to independently plan, execute, document, and evaluate technical work using sound engineering or scientific principles.
  • Experience supporting laboratory testing, technical assessments, investigations, or product development activities.
  • Experience authoring or reviewing technical documentation in a regulated environment, such as protocols, reports, assessments, or investigation summaries.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and follow through on commitments.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and cross-functional teams.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific field
  • Experience with medical device, combination product, or regulated product development, particularly within a design control environment.
  • Familiarity with design controls and traceability across user needs, design inputs, product requirements, risk controls, specifications, and verification/validation activities.
  • Understanding of how intended use, user needs, and risk management inform testing strategies, requirements, and design decisions.
  • Experience supporting Design History File documentation, traceability matrices, design verification, design changes, or lifecycle management activities.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with device characterization, test method development, fixture design, GR&R, or mechanical testing.
  • Experience with Instron force testers, BlueHill Universal, electronic lab notebooks, and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
  • Experience supporting investigations, deviations, nonconformances, root cause analysis, risk assessments, or change control records.
  • Experience using digital tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, data visualization tools, electronic lab notebooks, or AI-enabled productivity tools to improve project tracking, workflow efficiency, documentation quality, and team communication.
  • Strong technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across dynamic, cross-functional teams while supporting complex workstreams under demanding timelines.
  • Understanding of applicable regulations and standards, including:
  • 21 CFR 820 – Quality System Regulation
  • ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices
  • ISO 14971 – Risk Management for Medical Devices
  • EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745
 
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • -Hands-on device testing and lab execution
  • -Experience working in a regulated design control environment
  • -Strong technical documentation, data analysis, and digital tool skills
 
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $40.00 - $43.00 /hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match,  life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 
 
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