Manager, Test Engineering

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

A management team member responsible for the execution of performance verification testing on the company’s multiple products. Supervises a team of test engineers and technicians responsible for testing Tandem’s insulin pump products and their system integrations.

• Ensures laboratory qualifications and equipment calibrations/qualifications are maintained in accordance with Tandem’s Quality Management System.
• Manages design verification testing for new product development and design changes to existing products.
• Mentors test engineers in test method development and test method validations.
• Provides direct supervision of test engineering employees as well as performance testing laboratories, resources, and test data to meet the objectives of the organization effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in systems engineering testing and troubleshooting of new and existing products.
• Participates in Design Review and Test Selection meetings.
• Participates in reviewing test plans and protocols and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Writes and revises system performance testing work instructions, test protocols, and reports.
• Supports other departments as needed and considers companies goals and project-wide impacts in decision making.
• Supports the short-term planning for the department including headcount, budgeting, and training.
• Participates in the selection, development, performance appraisal, merit recommendation, and promotion of staff.
• Ensures department staff is properly trained, per designated training plan, before assuming job responsibilities.
• Develops and manages schedules and performance requirements of staff.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• 7 years of experience as a test engineer or engineering test lead.
• Experience in testing of medical devices, especially medical electrical equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills and able to champion own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information as well as accepting and implementing ideas of others.
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
• Has working knowledge of federal and other regulations, e.g., QSRs, ISO 14971, or IEC 60601 series.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Competent with MS Office suite including Word and Excel.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Experience leading and accomplishing tasks that included directing at least one or more individuals; previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in testing of electromechanical devices controlled by embedded software preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 certified metrology laboratory preferred.
• Experience working in an IECEE Customer Testing Facility (CTF) stage 2 or higher preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers