Senior Staff Engineer for Instrument Reliability Verification and Validation

Staff Instrument Reliability Verification and Validation Engineer Location: Rochester, NY Full-Time Employment with CLIENT Hybrid Work (4 days on-site) w/ one day remote (flexible on which day) Job Description : Candidates Must sit in Rochester, NY (4 days on-site) w/ one day remote (flexible on which day) - Candidates ideally have led and/or management experience – being able to work cross functionally is important. The Role: As we continue to grow as clients, we are seeking a Staff Instrument Reliability Verification and Validation Engineer to help with formal verification and validation of complex medical devices under the regulations of the FDA. The individual will lead and be part of an engineering team that is responsible for requirements-based manual test case design and execution of test procedures in a BL2 lab environment. The team is highly collaborative and will require regular interactions in formal reviews, test planning activities, and working with software development and partners to reproduce and verify system defects. The Responsibilities: Manage two separate Teams, oversee reliability and V&V planning, resourcing, and schedules to ensure on-time completion of milestones Drives design control efforts, including writing instrument design control documentation and reviewing as necessary (Plans, Protocols & Reports) to ensure regulatory compliance Evaluates project risks and issues and provides recommendations to resolve challenges impeding success Designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging system software serves as a technical bridge between software Development and V&V Ensures rigorous adherence to design control documentation and internal procedures for post-launch activities, maintaining regulatory compliance and product quality standards The development of requirements-based manual test procedures In accessing requirements for testability and determining the best test approach Compilation and analysis of test results Documentation and management of system software defect Participate in regular off-hour meetings with the business partner Understand project goals and timelines, and provide technical leadership to ensure product launch success Ensures optimal resource allocation and timely project completion while maintaining quality standards Mentor and develop team members to help them grow professionally Provides critical oversight in resolving field issues and maintaining product integrity throughout the lifecycle Perform other work-related duties as assigned The Individual: Required: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline required. 15+ years required, preferably a minimum of 10 years leading a large team in a medical device environment. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting, and V&V skills to eliminate Risks, attention to detail. Strong knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review An understanding of IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software – Lifecycle process), ISO 13485, ISO / EN ISO 14971, and FDA QSR experience or equivalent FDA software development requirements Strong organizational & communication skills, people management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects, ability to prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities effectively Experience in product development and experimental design Ability to work within cross-functional teams Must exhibit professionalism, confidence, maturity, desire to succeed, and a self-motivated and proactive orientation. Ability to participate in planning and managing projects Strong working knowledge of product development tools and processes (e.g., Design Input, Design Output, Verification and Validation, Product Risk Management) Strong knowledge of related quality systems regulations and processes Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, statistical, spreadsheet, and graphing software) Knowledge of Application life cycle management (Agile method preferred). Must know and understand the software test cycle. Coaches and mentors junior staff, provides technical leadership to cross-functional project teams The 10% travel includes airplane, automobile travel, and overnight hotel Include title, an overview of the position, and location (onsite, hybrid, on the road, etc). This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. The Key Working Relationships: Internal Partners: Software Development, Software Integration, Marketing, Quality, and Project Management External Partners: Software Development partners