
Medical Device Complaint & Failure Analysis Engineer - (JP15808)
Overview
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$42-$47/hour
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Device Complaint & Failure Analysis Engineer - (JP15808)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320 (local candidates only).Employment Type: ContractBusiness Unit: Complaint InvestigationsDuration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)Posting Date: 09/03/26Pay Rate: $42 - $47/hour W2Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Local Role, hybrid onsite to ATO is required 3 times per week (up to 80%).3 Key Consulting is hiring an Medical Device Complaint & Failure Analysis Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.Job Description:The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- 5 years of experience performing complaints handling and failure analysis investigations within a medical device environment, specifically class II or class III devices;
- Proficiency with ISO systems, risk analysis processes, and protocol or report writing;
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences such as chemistry, physics, or biology is strongly preferred, though candidates with other educational backgrounds who possess robust laboratory experience will also be considered;
- Experience working in biohazard lab settings is a plus, but not mandatory;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities, are essential as the role involves regular presentations to internal teams.
- Candidates must be local, able to commute onsite 3 days per week, or more if needed (ideally residing within Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura Counties).
- Experience performing complaints handling and failure analysis investigations within a medical device environment, specifically class II or class III devices
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences such as chemistry, physics, or biology is strongly preferred, though candidates with other educational backgrounds who possess robust laboratory experience will also be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Lead evaluation of returned products, perform detailed assessments, and document results in a report.
- Complete evaluations and deliver assessment report on time per client requirements.
- Support the implementation and management of the lab infrastructure, including all equipment used for investigations
- Provide requirements for lab and investigational equipment to device development teams in support of new device platforms
- Support investigations lab equipment setup, develop and provide equipment training to personnel, develop and validate test methods, and develop SOPs for equipment use.
- Perform root cause analysis investigations for mechanical and/or electromechanical products
- Master’s Degree in Science
- 5+ years of experience in complaints or failure analysis investigation within a development or manufacturing environment, working with Medical Devices, ideally Class II and Class III
- Experience in lab environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities, are essential as the role involves regular presentations to internal teams.
- Demonstrated Six Sigma proficiency specifically for root cause analysis methodology
- Strong Sense of Responsibility and Time Management.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $42–$47 per hour for this role.
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3 Key Consulting is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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