Test Engineering Manager

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Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to join our Interventional Oncology (IO) development team. The individual will be a member of our growing embolization product development team that is focused on treating cancers by delivering internal chemical/radiation therapy and occluding the blood supply to tumors. The individual would contribute by leading the testing aspects of design and development related to new implantable therapy and embolization products, as well as managing a team of laboratory technicians. The ideal candidate would be a self-driven individual with a passion for medical device development and a desire to work on products that change people's lives.

What You will do:

• Develop and execute complex test plans involving significant data collection and interpretation, assessment of results, and incorporation of step for continuous design improvements
• Lead coordination with external testing agencies and laboratories to evaluate devices
• Support design and development of novel chemical and materials-based devices, including chemical (XRD, DSC, leachable, etc), radiation-related, and mechanical (stiffness, sizing, etc) assessments
• Develop validated methods for process development and production needs for both internal and external testing
• Write technical documentation including process descriptions and test methods
• Lead the R&D team of laboratory technicians including hiring, performance management, and training
• Manage technician resources within and across projects to reach program goals
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team
• Mentortechniciansin best practices
• Contribute to and maintain FDA compliant Design History Files (DHF)
• Execute test processes as they relate to quality system compliance with FDA 510(K), QSR and ISO 13485
• Participate in complaint investigations, and failure analysis of products
• Provide root cause analysis support and drive the implementation of corrective action for process-related issues
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, materials characterization, or laboratory-based product testing
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising laboratory or engineering staff
• Hands-on experience with chemical, materials, and/or mechanical testing and test method development or validation
• Experience managing or coordinating work with external testing laboratories or vendors
• Working knowledge of regulated product development environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, QSR, or similar)
• Experience supporting design verification and validation activities
• Ability to work effectively within a documented Quality System
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data quality
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

What Will Set You Apart:

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
• Experience developing or testing regulated medical devices and/or combination products
• Exposure to radiation-based testing or evaluation methods
• Prior laboratory or engineering management experience within a medical device or similarly regulated industry

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The base pay range for this position is:

$104,930 - $144,276

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.


The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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