Failure Analysis Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join our team in Burlington, MA for a six-month assignment. This position requires 100% onsite presence in our laboratory, where you will be required to work in a gowned-up environment. The main purpose of this role is to perform failure analysis on explanted biomedical implant products, providing technical expertise to the Product Analysis Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on explanted long-term biomedical implant products.
• Apply theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify root cause failure mechanisms.
• Meet deadlines on multiple assignments and operate in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
• Proactively seek quality improvements related to Failure Analysis.
• Serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel; mentor lab staff in solving complex problems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Surveillance teams.
• Assist in defining test equipment as required to fulfill quality responsibilities.
• Support all company initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors at all levels.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Preferred specialization in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Engineering work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of global regulations for medical device reporting and medical terminology is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and on teams in a busy department while managing multiple tasks and investigations simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Work Environment

The position is based in Burlington, MA and requires 100% onsite work in a laboratory setting. The role involves working in a gowned-up environment, adhering to strict quality standards. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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