Entry Level Medical Device Engineer Jobs in California

Job Title: Medical Device Engineer

Job Description

Support the development, validation, and optimization of electrochemical test methods used for next-generation medical monitoring technologies. Partner with engineers to execute validation activities, perform laboratory testing, analyze data, and generate technical documentation supporting test method development and equipment qualification efforts.

Responsibilities

• Draft validation protocols and reports.
• Conduct test method validations.
• Support equipment qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot laboratory systems.
• Execute test scripts.
• Maintain calibration and qualification records.
• Analyze experimental data.
• Support engineering change control processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in test method validation and testing.
• R&D experience executing test methods and supporting validation activities.
• Skill in drafting validation protocols, reports, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to analyze experimental data and draw statistically supported conclusions.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory, medical device, biotech, or engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across engineering teams.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry, IQ, OQ, GMP, change controls, JMP, SolidWorks, and equipment qualification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory testing, validation, engineering support, or medical device development.
• Experience executing and documenting test method validations.
• Technical writing experience supporting engineering or quality documentation.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and interpret engineering test data.
• Experience with MSA/Gage R&R studies preferred.
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ activities preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification, calibration, and validation documentation.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• Experience with electrochemical test systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Excel required; JMP and SolidWorks preferred.

Work Environment

R&D environment supporting product development and test method validation. Cross-functional collaboration with engineers, scientists, and technicians. Mix of laboratory testing, data analysis, technical writing, and validation activities. Standard business hours with hands-on laboratory work in a highly regulated medical device development setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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