Test Engineer (Boston)
Mindlance, Boston, MA, United States
Job Title:
Test Engineer (Medical Device R&D)
Location : Boston, MA [Hybrid (4 days onsite)]
Schedule : Full-time, regular business hours
Duration : +9 months Contract with extensions & FTE conversion.
Job Summary
The
Test Engineer supports R&D for disposable medical devices
by developing and executing test strategies aligned with product requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on test method development, data analysis, and validation activities within regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
•
Develop, design, and execute test plans, protocols, and procedures to evaluate product performance against specifications
• Translate design requirements into testing solutions considering technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Perform data analysis, document results, and recommend improvements to test methods, processes, or equipment
• Support prototype and product testing, including test fixture design and setup
•
Coordinate testing activities (lab space, equipment, vendors, timelines)
• Maintain R&D lab operations, including calibration records and preventive maintenance
•
Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO standards, and CE Marking requirements
• Apply statistical methods and experimental design principles where applicable
• Communicate findings via technical reports, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
• Interface with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to support development goals
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, or related field preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience
• Strong hands-on execution and troubleshooting skills
•
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
• Knowledge of product testing and validation processes
Preferred Qualifications
•
Experience
in
medical device development
under
FDA regulations
• Exposure to
statistical analysis
/
Design of Experiments
( DOE )
•
Experience working in a machine shop or machining environment
Technical Skills
• Lab equipment: microscopes, Instron testers, vibration
oise analyzers, etc.
• Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Minitab
•
CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eDrawings
Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective project coordination and time management
EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Test Engineer (Medical Device R&D)
Location : Boston, MA [Hybrid (4 days onsite)]
Schedule : Full-time, regular business hours
Duration : +9 months Contract with extensions & FTE conversion.
Job Summary
The
Test Engineer supports R&D for disposable medical devices
by developing and executing test strategies aligned with product requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on test method development, data analysis, and validation activities within regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
•
Develop, design, and execute test plans, protocols, and procedures to evaluate product performance against specifications
• Translate design requirements into testing solutions considering technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Perform data analysis, document results, and recommend improvements to test methods, processes, or equipment
• Support prototype and product testing, including test fixture design and setup
•
Coordinate testing activities (lab space, equipment, vendors, timelines)
• Maintain R&D lab operations, including calibration records and preventive maintenance
•
Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO standards, and CE Marking requirements
• Apply statistical methods and experimental design principles where applicable
• Communicate findings via technical reports, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
• Interface with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to support development goals
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, or related field preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience
• Strong hands-on execution and troubleshooting skills
•
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
• Knowledge of product testing and validation processes
Preferred Qualifications
•
Experience
in
medical device development
under
FDA regulations
• Exposure to
statistical analysis
/
Design of Experiments
( DOE )
•
Experience working in a machine shop or machining environment
Technical Skills
• Lab equipment: microscopes, Instron testers, vibration
oise analyzers, etc.
• Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Minitab
•
CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eDrawings
Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective project coordination and time management
EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”