Sr. Reliability Engineer (Stapling Portfolio / Surgical)
Core
Lead reliability engineering for advanced surgical stapling systems, investigating failure mechanisms and driving product improvements to ensure patient safety.
Role type
Senior Reliability Engineer (Medical Devices)
Builds
Advanced electromechanical and software-enabled surgical stapling systems
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Surgical Technology
Required skills
Reliability demonstration testing, Accelerated life testing, Root cause analysis, Statistical methods (DOE, regression), Risk management (FMEA, Hazard analysis), Design of Experiments, Failure mechanism analysis, Regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
Preferred skills
Embedded software experience, Electronic hardware expertise, Minitab proficiency, AI tools for engineering analysis, Structured problem-solving (Fault Tree, 5 Why)
Technologies
Minitab, Embedded systems, Circuit board technologies
Responsibilities
Lead reliability demonstration and accelerated life testing programs; Investigate field quality and manufacturing issues to identify root causes; Apply statistical methods to support engineering decisions; Partner with R&D to evaluate design changes and improve robustness; Conduct hands-on laboratory investigations and technical assessments; Lead risk management activities including FMEA and hazard analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
