SENIOR MANAGER, RELIABILITY & TEST ENGINEERING

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients.  Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm.  Based in San Francisco and Redwood City, California, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Senior Manager, Reliability & Test Engineering is a hands-on leader who is technically excellent, operationally savvy, and collaborative cross-functionally. The Senior Manager, Reliability & Test Engineering leads the planning, development, and implementation of test plans and test fixtures for product reliability and in-process manufacturing testing. The scope of this work includes developing and maintaining reliability requirements, test strategies, test requirements, test methods and fixtures, and test method validations. This position will also support root cause analysis of product issues, production issues, and supplier issues related to product hardware. In addition, the Senior Manager, Reliability & Test Engineering is responsible for growing and leading a team of reliability and test engineers and ensuring that the team meets Element Science’s evolving needs across all stages of product development and commercialization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development of hardware reliability requirements and test plans for products in development and commercial production in conjunction with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D.
• Lead the development and execution of reliability test protocols and reports in accordance with the Element Science quality system.
• Lead the analysis of reliability test and field data to support the creation of actionable design, process, and supplier quality improvement plans.
• Oversee the development, validation, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of manual and automated hardware test methods and fixtures, including selection and management of test fixture development contractors.
• Lead root cause analysis of product design, production, and supplier issues as needed.
• Support the development and maintenance of design FMEAs and process FMEAs
• Create and maintain a Reliability & Test Engineering budget.
• Grow the Reliability & Test Engineering team to meet company needs.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching and foster professional growth to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Continuously improve engineering best practices and advise team on appropriate documentation practices and use of tools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, advanced degree a plus.  Degrees in biomedical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent will also be considered provided candidate has extensive experience with analog electronics.  
• At least 10 years relevant industry experience with at least 2 years people management experience. 
• Experience designing reliability test plans and managing the execution of those tests.
• Experience overseeing the development and implementation of manual and/or automated hardware test fixtures.
• Experience with electrical / electronics test methodologies including in-circuit testing (ICT), burn-in, functional testing, etc.
• Experience with hardware failure analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes including PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Experience planning and leading projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.  
• Experience with product development processes and quality systems for medical devices such as Design Control and ISO 13485 mandatory.  
• Experience managing contractors & vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

BENEFITS:

Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Stock Options
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program through PEO

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

• Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus + Stock Options