LivaNova · 9 hours ago
Principal Design Verification Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yrLivaNova is a global medtech company focused on changing the trajectory of lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Principal Design Verification Engineer will contribute to the development and commercialization of medical device products by applying verification and quality engineering principles to ensure products meet performance, safety, and quality expectations.
Medical DeviceHealthcareLife ScienceHealth CareNeuroscience
Responsibilities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, internal and external stakeholders to meet project objectives
Leading, developing and executing design verification strategy for hardware and software across multiple functions and third-parties to demonstrate that product design outputs meet design inputs
Developing and executing test protocols and reports with primary focus on system integration
Identifying, procuring, setting up and validating test equipment and test fixtures to support design verification strategy
Identifying and implementing test automation opportunities based on cost-benefit considerations
Assessing impact of design changes and identifying, executing and documenting regression test strategy to demonstrate product safety and performance
Identifying, investigating, planning, implementing and leading the disposition of defects, non-conformance investigation, Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions and/or Change Control
Meet LivaNova Innovation milestones including project schedule and budget, provide periodic progress reports and own issue resolution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Comply with LivaNova Quality Management System procedures and applicable regulations and standards resulting in quality records
Contribute to preparation of registration dossiers for timely approval; defend deliverables to internal or external auditors
Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company by recording and submitting invention proposals
Perform other duties as may be requested by management
Work daily with a high level of integrity and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture in both people and thought consistent with LivaNova values
Ensure that requirements are verifiable in collaboration with systems engineering and other stakeholders
Analyze system architecture and operational conditions to develop a comprehensive design verification strategy best suited to each project
Define, lead and execute design verification strategy including protocols, test prototypes, software builds, test conditions and reports
Define, execute and document test cases/protocols to verify system-level and technical requirements including defining sample size, prototype configurations, test conditions and acceptance criteria
Confirm and document in a design verification summary report that the design verification strategy has been executed and that design outputs meet all design inputs
Analyze requirements and test results as appropriate
Define, procure, set up and validate new test methods and equipment
Analyze impact of proposed design changes to identify and execute most effective regression testing strategy
Qualification
Required
Verification Engineer, Design Verification Engineer, Systems Verification Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer
Medical device product development (e.g., 21 CFR 820.30 & ISO 13485), risk management (e.g., ISO 14971) and associated processes (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304)
Test method/equipment development and validation
Test automation or requirement management applications
Software testing including mobile, cloud and web browser applications
Working knowledge of Git and Object Oriented Programming (OOP), e.g., C/C++/C#, Java, Python
Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Preferred
Preferred experience in active implantables for neuromodulation
Preferred experience in verifying complex electro-mechanical-software systems
Preferred degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Benefits
Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
Personal and Vacation Time
Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Education Assistance
Bonus Referral Program
Service Awards
Employee Recognition Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Company
LivaNova
LivaNova is a medical technology company that specializes in advanced cardiac surgery, neuromodulation, and circulatory support solutions.
Founded in 1987
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2015-10-19IPO
Leadership Team
Vladimir Makatsaria
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Shvartsburg
Chief Financial Officer
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