Job Description
Jon Title: Test Engineer (Product Development)
Location: Onsite- 1910 East Innovation Park Drive Oro Valley, Arizona 85755 United States
Duration: 6+ months contract and possibility of extension
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Engineer with demonstrated expertise in pathology laboratory technologies and experience working with electromechanical diagnostic instruments. This onsite role supports a new product development program currently in the Feasibility phase, within a regulated pharmaceutical and diagnostics setting.
Role Overview
The selected candidate will work extensively in an on-site laboratory environment, performing technical assessments on Roche Tissue Diagnostics instruments using a variety of assays and tissue samples. Findings from these assessments will directly contribute to defining design inputs for next-generation diagnostic systems.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on lab work, data-driven decision-making, and early-stage product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform system characterization of diagnostic instruments during feasibility and early development phases
- Develop, write, and execute engineering and laboratory testing protocols
- Design and conduct experiments (DOE) to support product design decisions
- Execute test method validation activities in accordance with regulated industry standards
- Analyze experimental data, evaluate results, draw conclusions, and recommend improvements
- Support design input development through structured testing and documentation
- Plan and execute assigned projects using strong technical and theoretical knowledge
- Maintain quality control of work products and ensure data integrity
- Contribute to process updates, documentation improvements, and experimental design
- Communicate results clearly through technical reports and presentations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, and quality teams
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with systems characterization protocols
- Hands-on expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience with test method validation
- Proven ability to author and execute lab and engineering test protocols
- Strong background in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Excellent technical presentation and documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability in project planning and execution
- Highly detail-oriented with strong quality control practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated, hands-on engineer who is highly coachable
- Creative problem-solver with a strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, diagnostics, biotech, or medical device environments
Job Tags
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