Applus+ Laboratories · 1 day ago
Mechanical Test Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApplus+ Laboratories is a leading global provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. They are expanding their presence in the U.S. with a new Medical Device Testing Laboratory in Houston, seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support the testing of medical devices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Plan and execute test strategies for non-active surgical implants, with a strong focus on orthopedic implants (e.g. hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, spinal) and dental implants
Use CAD software to design and build fixtures and test setups
Act as a technical liaison with customers from initial contact to test report delivery, ensuring excellent client experience throughout the testing process
Optimize and maintain existing test setups; develop new setups for advanced orthopedic testing
Develop, maintain, and update internal lab operating procedures
Ensure compliance with ASTM/ISO standards and internal quality procedures
Revise existing and create new quality management documents
Coordinate technicians and assistants during test execution
Prepare engineering estimates to support quoting and budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields
Minimum of three years of engineering experience related to mechanical testing
Experience in medical device testing is highly desirable
Be as comfortable working with tools as working on a keyboard
Familiarity with ISO 17025 and regulated environments
Strong communication skills and proven ability to deliver excellent customer experience
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving testing requirements
Ideally, you already have experience in working in a regulated environment (QM experience) and/or with normative (testing) procedures
Preferred
Master's degree
CAD skills (UG or SolidWorks)
Benefits
Great long-term career prospects and development opportunities
Challenging tasks in innovative and diverse teams
Attractive compensation system
Flexible working environment
401k match
Company-provided life insurance and vision coverage
Medical, dental, vision plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Applus+ Laboratories
We’re Applus+ Laboratories and we offer world-class product development testing and certification services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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