Labeling Engineer - Design Verification
6 month contract
Must be able to work on a W2
On-site in Sunnyvale, CA
Roles and responsibilities
- Generate and take ownership of test protocol design, strategy, test execution, trace matrix, test report, artifacts, and related activities
- Perform all upstream and downstream requirements tracing using tools such as Polarion or equivalent
- Develop and execute test protocols for product labels
- Clearly document test results and observations in test reports
- Review and recommend improvements to test methods, leverage / incorporate industry best practices, collaborate with cross-functional partners and adhere to quality standards
- Identify and present problems that arise during feasibility and design verification testing, and escalate new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teams
- Proactively engage with engineering teams on failure investigation and root cause analysis
- Passionate about achieving first-time-right results
Other responsibilities :
Manage and qualify all lab test equipmentPerform a broad variety of tasks in support of label verification and process design established by departmental goalsDeep understanding of design controls processes related to verification and validationPerform equipment validation as required (IQ / OQ / PQ)Ensure successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicate constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at riskOwn label verification deliverables for assigned projects as the Subject Matter Expert (SME)Actively contribute to core team meetings by providing insights, and updates on project deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall project goalsCollaborate closely with Packaging and Test Engineering teams to drive seamless integration, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with quality and performance standardsTechnical skills
Working knowledge of tools for label development such as Robar, Prisym360, Bartender, PLM (Agile), issue tracking (Jira), and software testing (Qtest) is preferred.Experience with Polarion or other equivalent requirements tracing software is a plusExperience working in a regulated industry is preferred. Strong understanding of medical device standards including ISO, FDA, GDP, and GMP guidelines is preferred.Prior experience with labeling equipment, such as thermal transfer printers, Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) systems, and UV laser markers is a plusComfortable making risk-based decisions, interpreting regulations, and explaining and justifying strategies based on quality systemsOther skills and abilities
Able to learn and apply established procedures in a reliable and consistent mannerStrong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skillsAbility to lead and deliver in a matrix organization environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and influence stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills and ability to be self-managed in a fast-paced environment utilizing agile / sprint methodologiesProficient with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsTravel ~10% Intl / domestic