Maintenance Custodian (Substitute/Temporary Position)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Systems Test Engineer to join our team. This is a key technical leadership role with the responsibility of leading the development and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for BMT products. You will be responsible for evaluation, development, and implementation of test systems/tools/equipment, including design documentation. The position will provide Verification and Validation expertise to new product introduction of electro-mechanical, software controlled medical devices. This role requires a deep understanding of medical device systems, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, design, and execution of system-level testing for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO), customer and business needs.

Develop and implement test plans, protocols, and procedures to verify and validate product functionality, performance, and reliability.

Analyze and interpret test data, identify issues, and drive root cause analysis and resolution.

Provide leadership and execution of best test method practices as part of a project team.

Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure alignment on testing objectives and deliverables.

Design clean, easy to use test fixtures and user interfaces for test equipment that measures robustness of design, provide error-checking, collects data and gives user feedback for acceptance and/or failure.

Create and maintain traceability of test cases to requirements.

Support regulatory submissions and audits by providing technical expertise and documentation.

Use critical thinking and technical knowledge to solve complex system interaction problems.

Perform work in adherence to the Bracco Medical Technologies (BMT) Quality Management System (QMS), including development and maintenance of documentation.

Commit to fostering and driving an environment and work output based on continuous improvement.

Required Skills
Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other scientific discipline, preferably electrical, mechanical, software, biomedical systems, control engineering

8+ years of experience in design verification

Proven track record of leading and executing complex system-level tests for medical devices

Experience in coordinating and working with external test labs

Experience with electromechanical systems, sensors, control and data acquisition systems development

Proven background in automated test system development

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues

Experience creating test fixtures with Python and LabVIEW

Ability to grow productive, trusting, and open relationships with functional partners

High degree of organizational skills and high attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to develop protocols, conduct system tests and write reports

Ability to select and use appropriate statistical techniques to design experiments and analyze data.

Strong initiative, high energy, and passion about new technologies

****Preferred:

Graduate degree in Engineering (EE, ME, SW or Systems Engineering) or another scientific discipline.

10+ years of design verification experience

In-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601).

Experience with test automation tools and software

Proficient in programming languages such as C, Python, LabVIEW

Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable

Good understanding of production test equipment design issues such as user friendliness, serviceability, ruggedness and has implemented and transferred equipment to external suppliers for high-volume manufacturing

Awareness and working knowledge of system-level constraints in all disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, human factors and software

Knowledge of latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve testing methodologies

Other:

Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented with the team.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

**Compensation & Total Rewards: **
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $153,000 - $168,000

*Estimated Starting Salary Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on salary and market data specific to the position.

Total Rewards:

• *Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave **- We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
• *Achieve** - Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
• *Live well** - We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
• *Evolve** - Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• *Choose** - You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other scientific discipline, preferably electrical, mechanical, software, biomedical systems, control engineering

8+ years of experience in design verification

Proven track record of leading and executing complex system-level tests for medical devices

Experience in coordinating and working with external test labs

Experience with electromechanical systems, sensors, control and data acquisition systems development

Proven background in automated test system development

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues

Experience creating test fixtures with Python and LabVIEW

Ability to grow productive, trusting, and open relationships with functional partners

High degree of organizational skills and high attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to develop protocols, conduct system tests and write reports

Ability to select and use appropriate statistical techniques to design experiments and analyze data.

Strong initiative, high energy, and passion about new technologies

****Preferred:

Graduate degree in Engineering (EE, ME, SW or Systems Engineering) or another scientific discipline.

10+ years of design verification experience

In-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601).

Experience with test automation tools and software

Proficient in programming languages such as C, Python, LabVIEW

Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable

Good understanding of production test equipment design issues such as user friendliness, serviceability, ruggedness and has implemented and transferred equipment to external suppliers for high-volume manufacturing

Awareness and working knowledge of system-level constraints in all disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, human factors and software

Knowledge of latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve testing methodologies

Other:

Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented with the team.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

**Compensation & Total Rewards: **
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $153,000 - $168,000

*Estimated Starting Salary Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on salary and market data specific to the position.

Total Rewards:

• *Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave **- We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
• *Achieve** - Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
• *Live well** - We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
• *Evolve** - Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• *Choose** - You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.