Senior Product Test Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 May 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. About the Role In this exciting role as a Senior Product Test Engineer, you will be responsible for product verification and reliability test planning, designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment for new product development and sustaining projects relating to infusion pump systems. This role is a part of the product Design Verification & Reliability Engineering group, which is in the Mechanical Engineering department of Minimed. The individual will act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the business in interpreting and executing against Minimed quality system elements, which include hardware product verification & reliability test related work to ensure compliance. Define test configurations and lab needs for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compile data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for writing verification test plans and reports. This individual will ensure that all program work products (e.g., plans, requirements, specifications, tests, test results, traceability, risk management documents, reports) meet Minimed’s quality, reliability, and compliance requirements. This individual will ensure product reliability and verification driven initiatives meet objectives in delivering highest quality products, with supporting tools and processes. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Plan and execute large and complex verification and reliability test strategies for medical device product development programs by collaborating and ensuring appropriate key interdependencies are understood and delivered upon by cross functional counterparts from design planning through design transfer for electromechanical hardware product development. Collaborate with systems engineering and product development teams and apply a systems mindset to develop and evaluate designs from a design input requirements / design outputs perspective that span across multiple product interfaces like electro-mechanical, electro-chemical sensors, embedded firmware and machine learning algorithms. Develop, coordinate and conduct technical product design verification and reliability demonstration – understand and apply basic product design verification methods & principles for developing design verification, and reliability test strategies. Lead the development, modification and design review of plans, reports, protocols, data summaries & record. Use statistical techniques or data analysis such as hypothesis testing, confidence and tolerance intervals, regression, capability analysis, DOEs, etc., to inform design decision making and conclusions for deliverables like test method validations, design characterizations, root cause analysis, and verification and reliability demonstration activities. Partner and review risk management deliverables like design and process failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) and Hazard Analysis Utilize the risk management and robust design principles to understand essential design outputs / critical to quality (CTQ) attributes by partnering with appropriate design team members in early design and development and develop test methodologies to demonstrate effectiveness. Assist Supplier Quality engineering and purchasing teams in vendor development and component engineering qualification activities as applicable Participate on project teams and technical review boards and leads change control evaluations. Coordinate quality decisions between different quality and engineering groups. Effectively navigate & facilitate project teams with respect to our processes and procedures ensuring the delivery of safe and effective products. Lead CAPA projects and assisting post market analysis. Participate in support of external and internal regulatory audits and inspections as applicable. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience OR Master’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience Nice to Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical preferred. Master’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, or related. Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., FDA-regulated) Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-24 and MDD. Understanding of the interdependencies of program work products and guide the teams in execution strategy and reviewing the program work products (e.g. plans, requirements, specifications, tests, test results, traceability, risk management documents, reports). Experience with planning and executing design verification testing, test method development and test method validation (hands on execution experience preferred) Experienced with statistical analysis of data (e.g. MATLAB, MiniTab, Weibull ++, etc.) Experienced with data acquisition software (e.g. NI LabVIEW, etc.) Experienced with fixture design and 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks) Experience with DFMEA, Accelerated Life Testing, Risk Analysis, Reliability Growth, and/or Demonstration Testing Working knowledge of electromechanical devices, battery-powered devices, and/or electrochemical reactions Ability to author technical reports, business correspondence and standard operating procedures. Ability to apply knowledge and work with development and supply vendors to ensure compliance to Minimed requirements. Strong verbal and written English communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate at multiple hierarchal levels in the organization. Ability to multi-tasks, prioritize, meets/exceed deadlines and hold themselves, and others accountable. Self-Starter with a sharp focus on quality and customer experience. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. Benefits & Compensation MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$106,400 - $159,600 The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below. MiniMed Benefits Overview About MiniMed MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here. It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people-first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need. Our life-transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today. It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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