Associate Failure Analysis Engineer

Associate Failure Analysis Engineer
Acton, MA | $50/hour
Are you an engineer or quality professional with experience in product testing, root cause analysis, and quality investigations? We are seeking an Associate Failure Analysis Engineer to support post-market investigations and quality assurance activities for regulated medical devices. This is a hands-on opportunity to work in a quality-focused environment, helping identify product issues, analyze failure modes, and drive continuous improvement.
What You'll Do

• Conduct product testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations


• Perform investigation triage and develop hypotheses for product failures


• Review quality records, device history records (DHRs), and lot acceptance documentation


• Analyze quality data, track trends, and create reports using Excel


• Support CAPA, NCR, training, audit, and quality system documentation


• Partner with engineering and quality teams to improve inspection and testing processes


• Troubleshoot new failure modes and recommend corrective actions


• Assist with FDA and ISO audit preparation activities


• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement principles to enhance quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience


• Experience in quality engineering, failure analysis, testing, or regulated manufacturing environments


• Strong Excel and data analysis skills


• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and organizational abilities


• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience preferred


• Knowledge of ISO 13485, QSR, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, or ASQ principles is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Commuter/Parking Accounts


• People Perks Program


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Apply today to join a collaborative engineering team in Acton, MA and gain valuable experience in quality engineering, medical device investigations, and failure analysis.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
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