Principal Laboratory Engineer
Core
Lead global mechanical and environmental laboratory capabilities to support product certification, resolve complex design issues, and improve the quality and reliability of medical devices.
Role type
Principal Laboratory Engineer (Mechanical/Environmental Testing)
Builds
Mechanical and environmental testing technologies, laboratory capabilities, and technical strategies for medical device development.
Domain
Medical Devices / Healthcare / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
Mechanical and structural design, Material selection, Thermal management, Acoustic-noise control, Environmental and mechanical testing, Data-acquisition and measurement systems, Mechanical modeling and analysis, Technical leadership, Cross-functional influence, Regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
FDA-regulated design practices, Risk management, IEC/EN 60601-1 standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation support, Product development lifecycle management, Technical publications or patents
Technologies
Mechanical testing equipment, Data acquisition systems, CAD/CAE tools, Regulatory compliance frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for global laboratory capabilities, Research and evaluate complex medical-device hardware designs, Partner with design teams to resolve product-design issues, Develop testing technology strategies and capability roadmaps, Mentor and develop mechanical and electrical engineers, Ensure testing compliance with approved procedures and regulations
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & strategy