Senior R&D Engineer - Medical Device / Design ControlsLocation: Valencia, CA (Hybrid: Tues-Thurs onsite; additional days as needed)
Pay: $82/hour
Contract Duration: April 2026 - October 2026
Employee BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and pet insurance | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Commuter/Parking Accounts | People Perks | Health Savings Account (HSA) | AD & D Insurance
We are hiring a
Senior R&D Engineer to support
design controls, test method development, and product validation in a regulated medical device environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in
FDA quality systems, ISO 13485 compliance, and mechanical design using SolidWorks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design control activities, including requirements development, risk documentation (DFMEA), and validation
- Develop and validate test methods and create supporting documentation (protocols, reports, spec maps)
- Design fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks to support testing and product development
- Support product transfers and manufacturing changes between suppliers
- Ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all projects
- Apply change management processes (DCA, SCIA, SCAR, PLCP)
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for design and process issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers
- Manage multiple projects using strong project management and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in design controls and regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485)
- Proven experience in test method development, verification, and validation
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Minitab
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, risk management, and compliance
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Mechanical design experience and new product development (NPD) background
- Experience with SAP, Windchill, or Human Factors/Usability
- Demonstrated success leading product or process improvement projects
This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to
innovative medical device development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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