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Associate Principal Engineer, Drug-Device Combination Products

USA - New Jersey - Rahway💼 Full-time💰 $142,400–$142,400🗓 2026-10-01

Core

Hands-on medical device product manufacturing and assembly engineer for combination products (autoinjectors, inhalers, implants, etc.), leading equipment development and process validation from conception to launch.

Role type

Senior IC medical device manufacturing and assembly engineer

Builds

Automated combination product assembly equipment and validated manufacturing processes

Domain

Medical devices / Combination products / Manufacturing engineering

Required skills

Combination product assembly, Process validation (IQ/OQ/PPQ), FMEA, Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA), Equipment supplier management, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, Automated component handling, Manufacturing site readiness, Mechanical troubleshooting

Preferred skills

CAD (SOLIDWORKS), 3D printing, Custom fixture design

Technologies

SOLIDWORKS, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding, Automated feeding systems

Responsibilities

Develop detailed plans for combination product assembly processes and equipment; Author design/process FMEA and risk controls; Design and author process validation documentation (IQ, OQ, PPQ); Manage equipment suppliers and manufacturing site readiness; Troubleshoot assembly equipment and processes; Support technology transfer to manufacturing facilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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