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Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your Role
As a member of the Acute Therapies Verification and Validation engineering team, you would be responsible for supporting product verification, validation, and compliance test activities on electrical and mechanical medical device components/systems. Your test expertise will be applied to all levels of product development from prototypes components to final system design. This will include planning developing, executing, and validating test methods/creating associated documentation. Interface with/support different groups, e.g., R&D, Project Management, Quality, and manufacturing.
What you'll be doing

• Lead the development of complete electromechanical test solutions including strategies, plans, methods, protocols, and reports for verification of requirements on components and systems.
• Lead medium to large teams through the planning and execution of Test Engineering programs. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with project management, design, quality, regulatory, compliance and other R&D groups.
• Drive quality into product development through analysis, test, and timely feedback of test results/conclusions/influence to the cross functional teams
• Reverse engineer designs, review/analyze requirements and fully understand design features to perform test impact assessments and define the scope of test work
• Design test cases to include test methodology, test setups, materials, equipment, procedure, and acceptance criteria based on requirements and standards
• Guide teams in the functional testing of mechanical assemblies, electrical circuits, and systems
• Engaged point of contact for test to cross-functional team meetings/design reviews
• Support hardware and software teams in product development, concept feasibility, pre-compliance, integration and change activities by developing test, collecting, and presenting test data
• Lead the design/qualification of hardware and software tools/fixtures used to execute test methods and analyze data
• Review, understand and characterize electrical/mechanical designs to lead the develop of test methods and ensure coverage of requirements
• Lead medium to large teams through test projects for electromechanical components and systems
• Read/understand medical compliance standards and requirements, evaluate risk, and develop test procedures the ensure requirements are met
• Lead test execution at third party medical device safety test labs
• Using engineering principles and best practices develop and implement feasibility and characterization testing on design concepts and prototypes

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. 8+ years of experience in test engineering
• Experience with medical device systems and component level V&V testing, plans/procedures/reports, equipment, and test methods
• Demonstrated results in both Troubleshooting/resourcefulness; use own expertise/guidance from others to identify/resolve critical issues. Understanding/application of root cause analysis methods.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering disciplines with ability to read, understand and analyze electrical schematics/ mechanical drawings
• Experience using electrical/mechanical lab equipment. e.g., oscilloscope, DMM, power supply, force/pressure gauge, caliper, thermometer, flow meter and scales
• Takes a hands-on approach to electro-mechanical testing, fault diagnosis and isolation
• Experience creating detailed, clear, and complete documentation and records
• Consistent demonstrated experience collaboratively and effectively leading test team and influencing across disciplines/project teams
• Strong ability to prioritize and switch multiple tasks/projects as needed, handle a wide range technical projects and lead sr. engineers on test programs.
• Comfortable/effective in a fast-paced environment, where teams share a broad variety of duties
• Effectively operate in and facilitate cross-functional teams. Ability to convince management and stakeholders on technical courses of action with using engineering principles, objective evidence and strong written/verbal communication methods.
• Engaged self-starter that takes strong ownership of their work, manages ambiguity, has initiative, and aim to accomplish business and department goals and objectives

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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