Senior / Principal Engineer - Product Testing and Failure Investigation (m/f/d)

Join us today and make a difference in people's lives!

Senior / Principal Engineer - Product Testing and Failure Investigation (m/f/d)

Position Summary

For the Innovation Unit - Quality Engineering in Munich, Germany, LivaNova is looking for a new innovative, ambitious talent. We are currently hiring for a Senior to Principal - Engineer -- Electro-mechanical product - testing & failure investigation to expand and support the advancement of our product portfolio such as with New Generation R&D Projects & Product-Life-cycle sustenance.

You will be a key contributor to the quality strategy for our Cardiopulmonary equipment development and manufacturing processes, being a key role for the quality and effectiveness of the device when used to treat our patients.

In this role, you will ensure that we meet our superior mission to ensure “patients first” with “Innovative approaches” and showing “commitment to Quality”. You will support Product Development, Clinical, Manufacturing, and other Quality System activities - locally and globally.

General Responsibilities

• Independently drive and execute/perform technical failure investigation/analysis working with software driven electro-mechanical system/product (& parts) to investigate & determine technical root causes for potential defects (NCRs). Support quality & reliability improvement (defect reduction) initiatives in Innovation, Engineering sustenance, R&D, manufacturing as well as post-launch product life cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional members and develop test concepts and methods, build test setups, execute tests, and document reports.
• Support any hypothesis, failure mechanisms, understanding & characterizing potential product defects. Sources of product problems can be from manufacturing NCRs, field complaints, product development failures or OOS.
• Support the QE team with technical knowledge such as discussing and generating test or investigation concepts for defect/failure investigation as well as product risk analysis and chairing generation of technical solutions for any corrective actions.
• Take ownership to develop and maintain the quality investigation lab.
• Write technical investigation reports and risk assessments as a part of customer complaint and non-conformity handling.
• Technical and functional assessment of broker goods as quality SME.
• Establish and improve processes surrounding the job role.

Skills and Experience

• Engineering degree - Bachelor, Master, educated in analog and digital techniques
• Beneficial: Education in technical handcraft e.g. electronics technician, Informationselektroniker, Communication technician telecom
• Many years’ experience in performing activities described above in similar electro-mechanical products
• Knowledge & experience in analyzing/designing & testing microprocessor circuits (embedded circuits), electronic (HW/SW integrated) modules
• Knowledge in systematic error/technical cause search
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, hypothesize potential causes, conceptualize and perform technical testing to determine technical cause of a defect or issue
• Experience in handling standard measurement & test devices
• Ability to craft technical strategies to investigate quality and technical problems
• Knowledge of systematic reliability methods/tools such as FTAs & FMEAs as well as simulation & modeling tools & AI-based tools for failure & system behavior is an advantage
• Knowledge in systems engineering is an advantage
• Good understanding of physics & engineering principles including failure analysis, root cause analysis techniques with ability to show sound engineering skills/knowledge
• Good knowledge of English (written & spoken) and knowledge of German is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (clear & fact-based)
• Ability to collaborate & work in a team. Adept & able to establish and develop network/relationships and make contacts
• Ability to assert oneself
• Being open to feedback, evaluate & improve
• Being curious, proactive & creative
• Ability to drive topics independently

What we can offer you

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:

• A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth
• Exposure to a state-of-the-art medical device development process, in close cooperation with international clinicians
• Competitive base salary
• Variable short-term & long-term incentives
• Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues’ contributions and achievements

If you like the sound of the above and feel energized by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!

Valuing different backgrounds:

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Beware of Job Scams:

Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for “See Open Jobs” on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.