Failure Analysis Engineer I

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Danvers, MA +1

The Failure Analysis Engineer I in the Post Market Engineering group plays an integral role in Abiomed’s Quality Department, conducting post-market investigations of FDA-approved medical devices. In this position, you will analyze failures of medical devices and lead CAPAs to improve the product and associated procedures. This is a position that requires an existing engineering skillset involving root cause analysis, test fixture design, and project management, but will also build a foundation of medical device and cardiology knowledge.

What you'd actually do

  1. Investigate medical device malfunctions by reviewing clinical notes, examining device data logs, and analyzing the product to determine a proximal root cause
  2. Develop failure analysis techniques to automate testing methods and determine root causes.
  3. Identify practical approaches to mitigate and resolve failures which will improve product reliability and patient outcomes
  4. Utilize statistical tools to analyze failure rates and apply risk management methodologies
  5. Drive CAPAs in a timely manner to prevent the re-occurrence of problems

Skills

Required

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or directly related scientific discipline
  • 1-2 years of related work experience
  • Electromechanical system troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to interpret high-level circuit schematics, BOMs, and technical drawings
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and resolve product failures.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written)
  • Determination to overcome obstacles and the initiative to execute tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with reverse engineering methods
  • Experience with process validation
  • Knowledge of medical device industry standards and regulations
  • Knowledge of capital equipment manufacturing and servicing techniques
  • BOM Generation
  • Circuit Schematics
  • Technical Drawings

What the JD emphasized

  • root cause analysis
  • failure analysis