Senior R&D Systems Engineer

Senior R&D Systems Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on engineer to support product validation and final-stage development. This role focuses on executing testing procedures, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with product specifications and requirements. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading schematics, operating lab equipment, and redlining technical documentation. While not responsible for product design, this engineer plays a critical role in driving the product to completion by verifying functionality, identifying issues, and ensuring readiness for release.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing procedures to validate product performance.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications and requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
• Operate lab equipment efficiently.
• Redline and update technical documentation as needed.
• Support product validation efforts to ensure functionality and readiness for release.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in medical device validation processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Competence in operating lab equipment.
• Skill in redlining and updating technical documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the medical device industry or other regulated industries.
• Understanding of document change orders.
• Experience in hands-on testing and validation procedures.

Work Environment

The position is based in Santa Clara, where you will work on-site from Monday to Friday. Flexible start times are available between 7am and 9am, with an 8-hour shift. You will work at a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the development of innovative electronic products in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.00 - $65.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.