Manufacturing Test Engineer

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: MA Waltham, MA

Type: Full Time

Share this posting: Convergent Dental has developed and launched Solea, a dental laser that can cut tissue in the oral cavity without anesthesia. Solea has quickly become the #1 hard and soft tissue laser in dentistry. This is an exciting time to join our amazing team. With our innovative technology, we are looking to change the world of dentistry for dentists and their patients.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Test Product Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the design, development, qualification, and support of manufacturing test systems for Convergent Dental products. This role includes high-level functions such as test planning, test equipment design, and development of test software. The test engineer is required to acquire document review and interpret product requirements and specifications. From these requirements, the engineer will design and develop the solution and produce an overall production test plan for the product. This role also provides support for sustaining all aspects of electronic design of our products from start of sales through the entire life of the product.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Improve electrical design of products to improve quality and/or performance
• Execute circuit changes driven by vendors such as Part Change Notices and End of Life notices
• Includes validation of similar components and/or circuit design changes
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality issues such as field failures
• Consult with Development Engineers across disciplines to understand products and solve problems
• Assist manufacturing with issues such as test yield issues
• Participate in product cost reductions by looking for and validating alternate parts and/or circuit topologies
• Work with our PCB printed circuit board designers on circuit changes and critical layout issues

Manufacturing Test Engineering:

• Participate in weekly team meetings related to operational objectives
• Provide status reports to management to communicate work progress
• Provide the NPI new product introduction team with DFM design for manufacturability and DFT design for testability analysis of the product
• Develop detailed product test strategies, methods, and plans to ensure new products meet their functional and performance requirements
• Develop test systems and fixtures to support product manufacturing
• Develop validation protocols IQ, OQ, PQ for test systems and manage their execution
• Ability to compile, evaluate, and prepare technical analysis of production test data

Other:

• Assist in investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials
• Assist in the creation of rework instructions required for both repair of non-conforming materials and updates for new revisions of product
• Provide technical support required to troubleshoot and repair both capital equipment and reusable products
• Assist manufacturing with issues such as test yield issues
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in Medical Device preferred
• Experience with product transfers and process documentation preferably in a Medical Device setting
• Proficient in PCB design tools
• National Instruments LabVIEW-based programming experience including data collection
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics assembly to the component level
• Circuit design
• Use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzer, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate to Direct Labor personnel and Management

Key Skills:

• Team player who thinks about the success of the team
• Strategic long-term and short-term thinking ability to multitask with a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional and intercompany teams to meet project milestones
• Familiarity with quality and regulatory requirements guiding medical devices plus experience dealing with regulatory agencies or outside professional groups e.g. FDA ISO
• Familiarity with Office suite of applications including MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio

Compensation:

• The expected base salary for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually
• This market-based range considers national averages and the Boston area
• Actual pay will vary based on skills, experience, certifications, geography, and internal alignment

About Convergent Dental:

Convergent Dental is a high-energy, high-tech dental systems company that is experiencing rapid growth and looking for new team members who can grow with us. Our environment is fast-paced and entrepreneurial. We seek someone who will thrive in a highly autonomous environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

The Company has entered the market with Solea, the first-of-its-kind CO2 hard and soft tissue laser that cuts faster than any other laser-based system in dentistry. Soleas speed and precision is a result of its wavelength and computer controls that are unique to Convergent Dental. If you are a motivated career-oriented individual who is interested in being in on the early stage of a significant opportunity, Convergent Dental is the place for you.

Convergent Dental is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. All candidates that meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.

Convergent Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer for Recruitment Agencies:

Convergent Dental Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to our Careers page or any job posting or social media post. Convergent Dental Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited resumes. Convergent Dental Inc. explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes received, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Convergent Dental Inc. Additionally, we are not evaluating recruitment services at this time.

Compensation Range Disclosure:

The expected base salary for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Convergent Dental Inc. Company Website: www.convergentdental.com