Senior Device Engineer – Electromechanical Combination Products; Lifecycle Management, Design C

Senior Device Engineer – Electromechanical Combination Products

Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320

Employment Type:

Contract

Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)

Posting Date: 04/30/26

Pay Rate: $44 - $48.50/hour W2

Ideal candidate:
Seeking candidates with experience in combination products, electromechanical systems, or medical devices, a background in pharma, and hands‑on expertise in design control and testing.

Our client is seeking a contract electromechanical combination product Device Engineer. The Device Engineer will participate in design development and lifecycle management‑related activities for commercialized drug delivery devices and devices under development.

• Lifecycle Management Experience with electromechanical platforms
• Root Cause Analysis and Technical Problem Solving
• Proven success in cross‑functional engagement and being a team player
• Nice to have:
  Early device development experience

• Provide ongoing lifecycle management (LCM) support for electromechanical combination products, including post‑market activities, design improvements, and cross‑functional issue resolution to ensure product reliability and compliance.
• Lead complaint investigations by performing detailed failure analysis, identifying root causes, and developing data‑driven action plans in collaboration with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
• Drive and manage quality system processes including CAPAs, deviations, and change controls, ensuring timely closure, robust documentation, and alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaborate closely with external suppliers to support LCM activities, including issue resolution, component updates, root cause analysis, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain supply continuity and product performance.
• Manage change assessments driven by internal and external changes during the life cycle of the combination product.
• Participate in and support cross‑functional design reviews for combination product development.
• Provide design verification support for combination products, ensuring compliance with Quality System Requirements, Design Control (21 CFR 820.30), and ISO 13485.
• Lead and execute on‑site testing and verification activities for electromechanical delivery systems and related platforms.
• Develop, review, and execute test protocols, reports, and technical documentation in accordance with design control and regulatory expectations.
• Perform data verification, analysis, and traceability reviews to ensure product performance meets user needs and design inputs.
• Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, Human Factors, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to drive design robustness, risk mitigation, and design transfer readiness.

• Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical) with 3‑5 years (or 2 years with Masters) of professional experience in a highly regulated environment (strong preference for medical device, biopharma and/or combination product experience).
• Experience with electromechanical systems, injection devices, medical devices or delivery platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in lifecycle management, data analysis, and protocol/report generation under design control.
• Strong understanding of materials coordination, supplier interaction, and lab testing logistics.
• Proven ability to work in cross‑functional project teams, communicate technical results clearly, and lead execution to meet program milestones.
• Working proficiency in statistical analysis software (Minitab).
• Smartsheets proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and dynamically across functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be capable of working on multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment.
• The position is designed for candidates at a mid‑career stage, with scope and responsibilities aligned to that level of experience.