Durability Test Lab Engineer

Role description

This role exists in the Medical Products Design Assurance Durability Lab Team. This role draws upon engineering knowledge and skills to understand existing durability test equipment and fixturing capabilities. Additionally it requires hands on work to refine and/or develop fixturing and/or equipment to allow for the evaluation of material, component and product durability. This role is in support of New Product Development (NPD), working cross functionally with Reliability Engineers, other technical associates, and external partners. This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of existing test methods and existing test equipment capabilities, performing R&D testing in anticipation of MPD needs as time allows and/or performing durability testing in support of NPD projects Design and develop new and modified test fixturing, methods, and equipment in support of MPD needs Develop guidance documents to help guide the use of specific equipment for specific testing Work with diverse stakeholders across MPD to proactively understand testing needs; develop and validate, as necessary, device, coupon, and surrogate test methods, fixturing and/or equipment to fulfill those needs Perform DOEs, Gauge R&Rs, and/or statistical analyses, as needed, to characterize tests, with subsequent documentation to share that knowledge Mentor and/or train Durability Lab Engineering Technicians and Engineers as well as Reliability Engineers, as needed Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position Additional responsibilities as required within the scope of this position Required Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a related field, or a minimum of 4 years directly applicable experience Hands-on laboratory testing experience including equipment repair and functionality, integrating engineering fundamentals with clinical requirements to create relevant benchtop durability tests Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability in independently prioritizing, initiating, and driving projects to completion in an environment with evolving day to day situations Ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently Ability to travel up to 20% between Gore sites within Flagstaff and Phoenix, and possible travel to appropriate conferences and/or appropriate society meetings Desired Qualifications M.S./M.Eng. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a related field with transferable knowledge with a minimum of 2 years applicable experience, or a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a related field with transferable knowledge with a minimum of 4 years applicable experience, or a minimum of 8 years of directly applicable experience. Hands-on experience with fatigue and creep testing; including device, coupon/surrogate and/or material durability testing or testing to failure for implantable medical products. Experience in a highly regulated medical, aerospace, or automotive industry.