Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Device Engineer II
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $142K/yr
2+ years expGilead Sciences is dedicated to creating a healthier world by developing therapies for critical diseases. They are seeking a motivated Device Engineer II to support the development and testing of medical devices and combination products, focusing on device testing and cross-functional collaboration to advance programs from early development through commercialization.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Contribute to development activities across the device lifecycle, from concept through commercialization
Support technical evaluation plans, including hands‑on laboratory testing and oversight of contract lab activities
Assist in developing, optimizing, and executing device test methods and characterization studies; support method validation with growing independence
Perform and supervise bench‑level experiments, ensuring high‑quality data and adherence to internal procedures
Collaborate on fixture, tooling, and prototype design using CAD and 3D printing
Support design verification testing and method transfers to external labs or manufacturing sites
Author technical documentation including test methods, protocols, reports, design control content, and regulatory submission materials
Support quality investigations, CAPAs, and change controls for device testing
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen)
Communicate results, troubleshoot issues, and support technical alignment with Device Engineering, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and external partners
Present findings and study outcomes clearly to project teams and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Master's and 2+ years of relevant experience OR
Bachelor's and 4+ years of relevant experience
Strong problem‑solving abilities and independence in executing testing activities
Proficient technical writing skills
Working knowledge of design control principles, medical device regulations, and cGMP
Familiarity with statistical techniques (e.g., Gauge R&R, normality testing, ANOVA) and statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
Preferred
Hands‑on experience with mechanical testing, device characterization, or method development
Experience with medical device testing, including test method development, validation, and design verification
Proficiency with statistical tools and techniques (e.g., Gauge R&R, normality testing, data transformations, sampling strategies, ANOVA) and software (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape) and 3D printing for fixture or prototype development
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
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Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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