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R&D Quality Engineer
Accepting applicationsAkkodis · Irvine, CA
Contract Mid_senior
Posted
2d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Job Overview:
Akkodis is seeking an experienced R&D Test Engineer with a strong background in the medical device industry to support test method development, automation, prototyping, and device characterization activities. This role will work closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop scalable and efficient testing solutions for medical device verification and validation.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in test automation, fixture development, scripting, and prototyping, with the ability to drive innovative testing solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Pay Range: $30/hr. – $34/hr. (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, optimize, and execute test methods for characterization, verification, and validation of medical device components and systems.
Design and implement automated test setups to:
Reduce manual intervention
Improve testing efficiency and throughput
Enable long-duration and continuous testing cycles
Develop and maintain:
Test scripts
Instrument control logic
Hardware automation solutions
Troubleshoot and improve test systems for reliability and repeatability.
Prototyping & Fixture Development
Design and develop 3D-printed test fixtures to support prototype evaluation and pre-clinical testing.
Build, assemble, and modify sample components for:
Performance testing
Feasibility studies
Device characterization
Support rapid prototyping efforts to accelerate product development timelines.
Process & Equipment Evaluation:
Evaluate and optimize settings on manufacturing and additive manufacturing systems, including 3D printers and precision equipment.
Conduct experiments to improve product performance metrics such as:
Electrode impedance
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure test methodologies align with scalable production processes.
Data Analysis & Documentation:
Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to identify performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present technical findings to cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation including:
Test protocols
Validation documentation
Technical reports
Experimental records
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry
Strong hands-on experience in:
Test method development and optimization
Automated test system development
Test automation and scripting
Building automated test setups
3D-printed fixture design and development
Prototype assembly and component testing
Experience evaluating and optimizing manufacturing or additive manufacturing equipment settings
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Skills:
Experience working in R&D or product development environments
Knowledge of medical device verification and validation processes
Familiarity with instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems
Experience supporting early-stage product development and characterization testing
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on project success
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Atal.Rai@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Akkodis is seeking an experienced R&D Test Engineer with a strong background in the medical device industry to support test method development, automation, prototyping, and device characterization activities. This role will work closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop scalable and efficient testing solutions for medical device verification and validation.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in test automation, fixture development, scripting, and prototyping, with the ability to drive innovative testing solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Pay Range: $30/hr. – $34/hr. (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, optimize, and execute test methods for characterization, verification, and validation of medical device components and systems.
Design and implement automated test setups to:
Reduce manual intervention
Improve testing efficiency and throughput
Enable long-duration and continuous testing cycles
Develop and maintain:
Test scripts
Instrument control logic
Hardware automation solutions
Troubleshoot and improve test systems for reliability and repeatability.
Prototyping & Fixture Development
Design and develop 3D-printed test fixtures to support prototype evaluation and pre-clinical testing.
Build, assemble, and modify sample components for:
Performance testing
Feasibility studies
Device characterization
Support rapid prototyping efforts to accelerate product development timelines.
Process & Equipment Evaluation:
Evaluate and optimize settings on manufacturing and additive manufacturing systems, including 3D printers and precision equipment.
Conduct experiments to improve product performance metrics such as:
Electrode impedance
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure test methodologies align with scalable production processes.
Data Analysis & Documentation:
Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to identify performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present technical findings to cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation including:
Test protocols
Validation documentation
Technical reports
Experimental records
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry
Strong hands-on experience in:
Test method development and optimization
Automated test system development
Test automation and scripting
Building automated test setups
3D-printed fixture design and development
Prototype assembly and component testing
Experience evaluating and optimizing manufacturing or additive manufacturing equipment settings
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Skills:
Experience working in R&D or product development environments
Knowledge of medical device verification and validation processes
Familiarity with instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems
Experience supporting early-stage product development and characterization testing
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on project success
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Atal.Rai@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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