PDS&T Test Engineer

Description

• This individual will contribute to the development and launch of exciting new drug/device combination products, with a focus on Eye Care and Aesthetics.
• The Engineer conceives and implements novel testing approaches to Design V&V.
• He/she investigates, identifies, develops, and optimizes new test methods and techniques, as a critical contributor to feasibility, development, and verification stages of product development through creation and release of design verification plans, protocols, records and reports, while developing productive collaborations and communications with other groups across engineering disciplines
• Routinely demonstrate test engineering initiative and creativity in the V&V activities.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing experimental research or test method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
• Formulate conclusions and design follow-on tests as needed based on multidisciplinary data.
• Be a primary author of developing test protocols and reports.
• Demonstrates high proficiency across a wide range of relevant technologies, in his/her projects as well as the overall program, while maintaining a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, GLP/GMP compliance, etc.

Qualifications

• MS with 2 years or BS with 5 years working experience. A degree in an engineering field (mechanical, materials, chemical, bioengineering)
• Possess thorough theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out lab testing and other lab-based activities.
• General understanding of the safety requirements for the lab-based activities.
• Adept experience with tooling and test fixture design using SolidWorks and 3D printing.
• Experience with work in the regulated environment desired, developing test tools and test methods conforming to regulated industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience of good documentation practice (GDP) and good laboratory practice (GLP) essential.
• V&V testing experience
• Test method development/validation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to develop and execute design verification and validation plans, protocols, data processing, and test reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, Visio, MATLAB, LabView.
• Fixture design - CAD/SolidWorks, execution, test.
• A team attitude with positive outlook is a must.
• Medical device V&V testing experience
• Mechanical Engineer or Materials Science or Biochemical/Chemical Engineering major
• Mechanical Testing/Vibrational/Environmental instrumentation
• Test Method Development and Validation

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.