Senior Reliability Engineer

Do you wantto join us in helping to fight the world’s most threatening diseases andenabling access to care for more people around the world? At SiemensHealthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.  For everyone. Everywhere.

At SiemensHealthineers, We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment withopportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally andprofessionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as Senior Reliability Engineer where you will play a key role in providingtechnical leadership for the reliability engineering of complex IVD medicaldevices.

Our globalteam: We are a team of more than 68,000 highly dedicatedemployees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries ofwhat’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world.As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiencesfor patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing.Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guidedtherapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making andtreatment pathways.

Our culture: We are partof an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers,professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’spossible, to improve people’s lives around the world.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity in whichthe power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideasthat lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers. 

This is a role well suited to anambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for:

·       Working with R&D, quality assurance and manufacturingteams to develop reliability requirements, develop and implement comprehensive reliabilitytest plans for IVD medical devices that align with product development andproduction processes.

·       Designing and developing test methods and fixtures toassess the performance and durability of IVD devices. 

·       Writing of test protocols, training personnel on testprocedure, analyzing data and creating final reports.

·       Conducting reliability tests and documenting results,including environmental, lifecycle, and accelerated aging tests, to evaluateproduct performance under different conditions and in compliance with relevantregulatory standards and guidelines.

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

·       Serving as the subject matter expert and technicalrepresentative for the reliability engineering function in project teams.

·       Recommending design or test methods and statisticalprocess 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 engineeringto drive DFR (Design for Reliability) process and tools and support in definingand executing reliability plans.

·       Developing reliability plans and requirements, conductingDesign Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

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

·       Completing risk analysis studies of new designs andprocesses. Compiling and analyzing performance reports and process controlstatistics; investigating and analyzing relevant variables potentiallyaffecting product and processes.

This positionmay suit you best if you are familiar with the following and would like to developyour career with Siemens Healthineers

·       You have a working knowledge of regulations and best practices for medicaldevice development.

·       You can update and maintain internal processes related to reliabilityengineering.

·       You can manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

·       You can communicate effectively with other engineers, managers, andstakeholders.

·       You have a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate withtechnical teams and drive results. 

·       You can identify and solve complex problems related to reliability andmaintenance.

·       You can analyze data and identify patterns to develop solutions forpotential problems.

·       You have a strong understanding of engineering principles and are familiarwith relevant software and tools.

·       You can identify and assess risks that can cause delays to projecttimelines or increase project costs.

·       You can develop process and methodology to model system and subsystemreliability.

·       You can work with development teams to drive effective FMEA's and riskreduction.

·       You can generate data and perform life data analysis.

·       You have knowledge of building fixtures and performing Life Data Analysisfor in-vitro diagnostics medical products.

Required skills to have for the success of this role.

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

·       7+ years product verification andreliability engineering experience in highly regulated industry preferably in amedical device or healthcare industry.

·       Previous experience creating customverification tests and fixtures.

·       Previous experience planningverification tests (DoE, sample size selection, etc.)

·       Working knowledge of agile development with product owner experience is aplus.

·       Experience in Reliability andstatistical analysis software like Reliasoft/PTC Windchill/Minitab is preferred.

·       Reliability Engineering Certification aplus

At SiemensHealthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greatercause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. Whatunites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our commonpurpose:  To innovate for healthcare,building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into evenbetter healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership ofour work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible anddynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow bothpersonally and professionally.

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