Quality Assurance jobs in United States, Massachusetts, Waltham

About the role

The ideal Principal Design Quality Assurance Engineer will bring their leadership to new product development projects and sustaining projects for our innovative electrophysiology cardiovascular products portfolio. Furthermore, they will develop, establish, and maintain quality-engineering methodologies, systems, and practices which meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead Quality function for product development teams within the BSC Quality System to develop new Medical Electrical Equipment (MEE) and Medical Electrical Systems (MES) as part of a core group of Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineers.
• Provide quality and compliance inputs to project teams for project decisions and deliverables (i.e. Design Change Analysis; Design Inputs, Design Outputs; Test Method Development and Validation; Design Reviews; Design Verification and Validation; Usability Testing; SW Validation; Process Validation; and Labeling).
• Provide quality and compliance inputs for post market product sustaining activities, such as design changes, Non-Conformance Reports (NCEP); Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s); Product Inquiry Report/Field Action Assessment (PIRs); Field Signals Evaluations and Field Actions.
• Lead Risk Management processes for new products with key inputs from cross-functional product development teams (i.e. Risk Management Plan, Risk Management Report, Risk/Benefit Analysis, Hazards Analysis, dFMEA, pFMEA, etc.)
• Engagement with project teams for Systems Engineering and Systems Risk Management as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead NPD projects as a DQA SME and work with R&D Product Development Engineers to review Hardware/Software systems architecture(s) and identify possible failure modes/risk control opportunities for these complex systems.
• Responsible for collaborating within a team to identify and implement effective controls to support development or maintenance of products to meet internal and external requirements.
• Builds quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Support internal and external regulatory audits as required.
• Other duties as necessary or required by the organization.

what we're looking for in you:

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc in Biomedical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of medical device engineering experience, with experience inMedical Electrical Equipment/Systems (MEE / MES).
• Applied knowledge in the verification and validation of Capital Equipment, including hardware, software, firmware, and systems of systems interdependencies.
• Experienced in working in a regulated environment for example FDA, ISO standards, EUMDR, IEC 60601, EN ISO 14971, IEC 62304 and EN ISO 13485.
• Strong leadership, relationship building, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach others in analysis and risk based decision-making processes to balance business and compliance needs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong applied knowledge of statistical concepts, tools, and methodologies.
• Travel approximately 5-10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and/or systems integration

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Your responsibilities include:

• Work cross-functionally with R&D, project management, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical and marketing to ensure project success.
• Leads/supports the determination and implementation of Design Controls based on Risk Management, Customer Needs, and Manufacturing Input.
• Maintains product risk management documentation (i.e. Hazard Analysis & FMEAs).
• Leads/supports the development of and coordinates the execution and documentation of Design Validation and Verification activities.
• Applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Supports and leads the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Complaints, Failure Mode Investigations, etc.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge and application of validation and statistical techniques to comply with associated regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Able to navigate gray space by applying risk-based criteria to prioritize project work.
• Support cross functional team through product life cycle process; specifically, with respect to design control and risk management deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical,Chemical, Biotechnology, Electromechanicalor related field of study
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Design Assurance, Sustaining, R&D, Manufacturing or related medical device experience
• ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Quality System Regulations understanding with a focus on Design Controls and Risk Analysis
• Experience navigating design, manufacturing and/or supplier variations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of NCEP/CAPA processes
• Previous experience working to create/maintain risk documentation such as FMEAs and HAs
• Experience working with Stature or FMEA MED-8 software
• Self-motivated with a passion for solving problems and a bias for action
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with ambiguity
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Proficiency in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Familiar with EP environment

Maximum Salary: $ 151400

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

About the role

The ideal Principal Design Quality Assurance Engineer will bring their leadership to new product development projects and sustaining projects for our innovative electrophysiology cardiovascular products portfolio. Furthermore, they will develop, establish, and maintain quality-engineering methodologies, systems, and practices which meet BSC, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead Quality function for product development teams within the BSC Quality System to develop new Medical Electrical Equipment (MEE) and Medical Electrical Systems (MES) as part of a core group of Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineers.
• Provide quality and compliance inputs to project teams for project decisions and deliverables (i.e. Design Change Analysis; Design Inputs, Design Outputs; Test Method Development and Validation; Design Reviews; Design Verification and Validation; Usability Testing; SW Validation; Process Validation; and Labeling).
• Provide quality and compliance inputs for post market product sustaining activities, such as design changes, Non-Conformance Reports (NCEP); Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s); Product Inquiry Report/Field Action Assessment (PIRs); Field Signals Evaluations and Field Actions.
• Lead Risk Management processes for new products with key inputs from cross-functional product development teams (i.e. Risk Management Plan, Risk Management Report, Risk/Benefit Analysis, Hazards Analysis, dFMEA, pFMEA, etc.)
• Engagement with project teams for Systems Engineering and Systems Risk Management as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead NPD projects as a DQA SME and work with R&D Product Development Engineers to review Hardware/Software systems architecture(s) and identify possible failure modes/risk control opportunities for these complex systems.
• Responsible for collaborating within a team to identify and implement effective controls to support development or maintenance of products to meet internal and external requirements.
• Builds quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Support internal and external regulatory audits as required.
• Other duties as necessary or required by the organization.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc in Biomedical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of medical device engineering experience, with experience inMedical Electrical Equipment/Systems (MEE / MES).
• Applied knowledge in the verification and validation of Capital Equipment, including hardware, software, firmware, and systems of systems interdependencies.
• Experienced in working in a regulated environment for example FDA, ISO standards, EUMDR, IEC 60601, EN ISO 14971, IEC 62304 and EN ISO 13485.
• Strong leadership, relationship building, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach others in analysis and risk based decision-making processes to balance business and compliance needs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong applied knowledge of statistical concepts, tools, and methodologies.
• Travel approximately 5-10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and/or systems integration

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Your responsibilities include:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, project management, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams to support project deliverables.
• Support the implementation of Design Controls based on risk management, customer needs, and manufacturing inputs, focusing on both hardware and software aspects of the Opal system.
• Maintain and update product risk management documentation, including Hazard Analysis and FMEAs, ensuring coverage of software risks.
• Assist in the development, execution, and documentation of Design Verification and Validation activities, including software testing and static/dynamic analysis support.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to identify, communicate, and support resolution of quality issues, including software defects and nonconformities.
• Support the investigation and documentation of CAPAs, NCEPs, complaints, and failure mode investigations related to the Opal system.
• Contribute to software quality assurance efforts by ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485.
• Assist with software validation and verification activities, including traceability and test documentation.
• Support risk-based prioritization and effective communication within the product lifecycle process.

What we’re looking for in you:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Design Assurance, Software Quality, Sustaining, R&D, or related medical device environment.
• Knowledge of Design Controls, Risk Management (ISO 14971), and Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820) with emphasis on software and hardware.
• Familiarity with software quality standards such as IEC 62304, and validation concepts.
• Experience with risk management documentation such as FMEA, Hazard Analysis (software risk focus a plus).
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAPA and NCEP processes in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience or exposure to software quality assurance activities including static code analysis, software testing, or traceability tools.
• Experience working with software risk analysis tools or software testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with the Opal system or similar medical device platforms is a plus.

Maximum Salary: $ 138300

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Your responsibilities include:

• Independently lead design control activities for the Opal system, including planning, execution, and documentation of risk management, design verification, and validation efforts, with a strong focus on software quality assurance.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, and clinical teams to provide expert guidance on design assurance and compliance matters throughout the product lifecycle.
• Own and maintain comprehensive risk management files (Hazard Analysis, FMEAs), ensuring robust coverage of both hardware and software risks, applying advanced risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations and resolution of CAPAs, NCEPs, and complaints, driving corrective actions and preventive measures with minimal oversight.
• Champion software quality initiatives by enforcing compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards; lead software validation and verification activities including test planning, execution, and traceability.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on design assurance best practices, regulatory requirements, and software quality processes.
• Proactively identify gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement in design assurance processes, tools, and documentation.
• Act as a primary point of contact for design assurance during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and projects independently, demonstrating strong decision-making skills in ambiguous situations.

What we’re looking for in you:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Design Assurance, Software Quality, or related roles in the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in Design Controls, Risk Management (ISO 14971), Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820), with deep knowledge of software quality standards (IEC 62304) and software validation principles.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex design assurance projects, including software quality assurance activities, from inception through completion.
• Experience developing and maintaining risk documentation such as FMEAs and Hazard Analyses with a software risk focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience leading root cause analysis and CAPA investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers in design assurance or software quality.
• Hands-on experience with software testing frameworks, static code analysis tools, or software risk analysis tools.
• Prior experience working on or supporting the Opal system or similar complex medical device platforms.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Maximum Salary: $ 164500

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.