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This role is responsible for detailed failure investigation, including fault isolation to the component or subsystem level, root cause determination, and implementation of effective corrective actions. The position leads design changes and engineering change orders (ECOs) to improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and cost.This position is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing key initiatives aligned with business objectives, including quality improvements, customer support, product lifecycle management, supply chain continuity, and new product introductions. Responsibilities include component obsolescence management, supplier engagement, and qualifications of alternate components or designs.\nThe engineer ensures proper verification and validation of design changes and supports CAPA activities, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of design documentation in a cGMP-regulated medical device environment. A strong emphasis is placed on patient safety, product compliance, and customer satisfaction.\nAs an active member of the product lifecycle management team, this role requires agility and resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of technical execution and engineering rigor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerform system-level troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and electro-pneumatic systems, including hardware/software interactions.\nConduct hands-on electrical engineering analysis (analog and digital) and detailed fault isolation to component or subsystem level.\nLead root cause investigations for field and internal product issues, ensuring clear problem replication and resolution.\nOwn and implement design changes (ECOs), driving solutions that improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and safety.\nDrive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and resolve system-level design and production issues.\nLead and execute process and product changes to address both field failures and internal manufacturing/quality issues.\nEnsure appropriate verification and validation of all design and process changes.\nCollaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and other engineering functions to resolve complex technical issues.\nProvide technical leadership and oversight for small internal and external teams and actively contribute within cross-functional teams.\nConduct component research, selection, and qualification, including supplier engagement and technical evaluation.\nManage component obsolescence, alternate sourcing, and supply chain continuity.\nDevelop, improve, and ensure adherence to processes and procedures required for regulatory compliance in a cGMP medical device environment.\nSupport complaint investigations, CAPA activities, and design documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.\nMaintain a strong focus on patient safety, product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.\nDemonstrate technical ownership and accountability across the full lifecycle from failure identification → root cause → validated solution implementation.\nQualifications:\nEducation / Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred); equivalent medical device experience may substitute5+ years of experience in complex medical device design, sustaining, manufacturing, or field/service engineering\n\nStrong expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit analysis and debugging\nProven ability in system-level troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, and integrated systems\nAbility to perform fault isolation to the component/subsystem level and drive root cause resolution\nHands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power analyzers)\nExperience with schematic review, PCB analysis, and implementing design changes (ECOs)\nKnowledge of DFM, DFR, and design for serviceability principles\nExperience supporting manufacturing, yield issues, and production problem resolution\nAbility to drive corrective and preventive actions for field and internal quality issues\nExperience with component selection, qualification, obsolescence management, and supplier engagement\nStrong understanding of cGMP, ISO 13485, and regulated medical device environments\nExperience with CAPA, complaint investigations, audits, and design documentation\nKnowledge of risk management (ISO 14971), FMEA, and hazard analysis\nDemonstrated structured problem-solving skills (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE) with end-to-end ownership\nStrong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, including influencing stakeholders\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with respiratory care or similar regulated electro-mechanical medical devices.\nStrong background in pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems, including component selection and system integration.\nProficiency in analog and digital circuit design, analysis, and simulation.\nExperience with PCB design, layout considerations, and electrical simulation tools.\nWorking knowledge of software architecture, logic, and hardware/firmware interaction.\nAbility to interpret and apply product requirements, manufacturing requirements, and test specifications, including alignment to design intent and regulatory compliance.\nExperience with mechanical engineering fundamentals (tolerance analysis, fit, manufacturability, and basic FEA interpretation).\nFamiliarity with EMC/EMI design practices and compliance testing.\nExperience with environmental testing, product qualification, and reliability evaluation processes.\nKnowledge of statistical methods for failure analysis, reliability, and process capability (e.g., Weibull analysis, Cp/Cpk).\nExperience developing and supporting product test requirements and automated/semi-automated test systems.\nExperience with component selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and obsolescence mitigation.\nProficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro-E, SolidWorks) for cross-functional collaboration.\nDemonstrated experience with CAPA and structured quality system processes.\nExperience leading small technical teams and managing engineering projects involving internal and external resources.\nAbility to work with legacy products and mature designs while preserving design intent, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing necessary updates or improvements.\nOrganizational Relationship/Scope:\nThis position operates cross-functionally and collaborates regularly with Product Performance, Complaint Management, Service Support, Device Quality, Post-Market Surveillance, Device Development, and Materials Management, as well as external partners, to address product lifecycle challenges and support new product introductions.\nThis is an advanced role requiring deep technical understanding of products and therapy across multiple use cases, along with the ability to interpret and balance stakeholder needs. The position serves as a key technical resource, providing guidance, influencing decisions, and driving alignment across functions to ensure effective resolution of complex product issues.\nWorking Conditions:\nThis role operates across a range of environments, including office, engineering laboratory, and medical device manufacturing areas, supporting hands-on investigation, testing, and product support activities.\nThe position requires engagement with both development and production settings to diagnose issues, validate design and process changes, and support ongoing product lifecycle needs.\nDomestic and international travel of up to 20% may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and field issue investigations.\nKeenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova\nDisclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.\nAt Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support-showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.\nWe bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.\nWe are Keenova-keen to solve, keen to serve. 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