Full-Time

Senior Technical Documentation Engineer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Hydrafacial

Hydrafacial

1-10 employees

Non-invasive skin treatment with Vortex-Fusion device

Compensation Overview

$93.5k - $112k/yr

+ Bonus

Long Beach, CA, USA

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Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • BS degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in writing and leading documentation in a regulated environment
  • Experience with SolidWorks in creating 2D drawings
  • Knowledge of standards for Design Controls (FDA 21 CFR 820.30) and generating and maintaining Design History Files (DHF)
  • Complete understanding of document control practices (ECRs, ECOs, Deviations, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Ensure R&D and other disciplines are following good documentation practices
  • Update existing R&D procedures and forms to align with the latest standard (FDA and ISO) and internal design practices
  • Ensure R&D and other disciplines are following through on design control and other key documentation
  • Manage the creation of overarching design control documentation
  • Assisting in writing requirements, protocols, reports, and other key documentation, as well as creating CAD drawings
  • Organize documentation captured during research and product development that will be shared with the legal team for patents
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • MS in a related technical field
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Hydrafacial is a skincare brand under The Beauty Health Company (ticker SKIN) that sells a non-surgical facial treatment used by professionals. Its core device uses Vortex-Fusion technology with a spiral tip and vacuum to cleanse, exfoliate, extract impurities, and hydrate the skin in one session. The treatment is a customizable three-step process (cleansing, a gentle chemical peel with salicylic and glycolic acids, and vacuum-assisted extraction with serum infusion) that takes about 30 minutes. The business follows a razor-and-blades model: Hydrafacial sells the proprietary delivery systems (the

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Wiesbaden, Germany

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clinical evidence demonstrates 65% of acne patients achieve clear skin after six treatments over 12 weeks.
  • Perk take-home product line extends in-clinic benefits to lips and eyes, boosting consumer recurring revenue.
  • €230 million in cumulative profit generated for provider partners indicates strong ROI and system adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Copycat devices like ZO HydraPen and Alibaba machines undercut pricing 50-70%, eroding consumables margins.
  • Lawsuit from founders Ignon and Cohen alleges patent misuse and royalty underpayments since 2012 sale.
  • At-home LED and microcurrent devices capture 20% spa market at 1/10th cost, reducing professional system demand.

What makes Hydrafacial unique

  • Patented Vortex-Fusion technology with spiral-designed tip delivers simultaneous extraction and serum infusion.
  • Razor-and-blades model generates recurring revenue from consumables accounting for approximately half of revenue.
  • Global presence across 87 countries with 19,000+ delivery systems and millions of annual treatments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

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