Sr. Reliability Engineer - Products & Solutions

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Position Overview

 

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional who can work independently. As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for:

 

• The overall reliability modeling, testing and post-launch monitoring of our products.

• Having deep understanding of all aspects of Siemens Healthineer blood gas IVD point of care devices from design to manufacturing to field behaviors.

• Using their knowledge of design for reliability to support product testing procedures or supporting/executing field performance studies.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Additional responsibilities for this position are as follows:

• Working with R&D, quality assurance and manufacturing teams to develop reliability requirements (including requirements cascade), develop and implement comprehensive reliability test plans for IVD medical devices that align with product development and production processes.

• Developing reliability plans and requirements, leading and facilitating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

• Designing and developing test methods and fixtures to assess the performance and durability of IVD devices. 

• Writing test protocols, training personnel on test procedure, analyzing data and creating final reports.

• Conducting reliability tests and documenting results, including environmental, lifecycle, and accelerated aging tests, to evaluate product performance under different conditions and in compliance with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines.

• Analyzing test results and providing detailed reports, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks.

• Serving as the subject matter expert and technical representative for the reliability engineering function in project teams.

• Recommending design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.

• Leading and directing multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Participating in design reviews and working with engineering to drive DFR (Design for Reliability) process and tools and support in defining and executing reliability plans.

• Reviewing device failures, performing root cause investigations, and documenting results in a failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action (FRACAS) system.

• Compiling and analyzing performance reports and process control statistics; investigating and analyzing relevant variables potentially affecting product and processes.

 

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with the following:

 

• You have a deep understanding of design for reliability and reliability engineering.

• You have a working knowledge of regulations and best practices for medical device development such as ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 as well as IEC 61010, IEC 60601, IEC 62506, IEEE 1413 and IEEE 1332.

• You can generate data and perform life data analysis.

• You have knowledge of building fixtures and performing Life Data Analysis for in-vitro diagnostics medical products.

• You can manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• You can communicate effectively with other engineers, managers, and stakeholders.

• You have a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with technical teams and drive results. 

• You can identify and solve complex problems related to design for reliability.

• You can analyze data and identify patterns to develop solutions for potential problems.

• You have a strong understanding of engineering principles and are familiar with relevant software and tools.

• You can identify and assess risks that can cause delays to project timelines or increase project costs.

• You can develop process and methodology to model system and subsystem reliability.

• You can work with development teams to drive effective FMEA's and risk reduction.

Required skills to have for the success of this role.

• Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree preferred) in Mechanical /Electrical /Reliability Engineering or related discipline. 

• 10+ years reliability engineering experience in highly regulated industry preferably in a medical device industry.

• Previous experience creating custom verification tests and fixtures.

• Previous experience planning verification tests (DoE, sample size selection, etc.)

• Experience in Reliability and statistical analysis software like Reliasoft/PTC Windchill/Minitab.

 

The expected Compensation for this position is: 93,000.00 - 133,000.00

Factors which may affect starting compensation within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including a flexible benefits plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching contributions, plus a competitive paid time off program including vacation, company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave (all subject to eligibility requirements).

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