QA Engineer II
QALSR.GEN.P2
Independently performs design verification tasks, validation protocols, and supplier audits for low-to-moderate complexity items.
Independently performs design verification tasks, validation protocols, and supplier audits for low-to-moderate complexity items.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Quality Assurance Specialist in Life Sciences Robotics, who strives to ensure that every robotic system is safe, reliable, and compliant with medical-device regulations.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The increasing complexity of hardware-software products leads to potential failures and compliance issues.
- The internal problem: The QA Specialist feels the pressure of responsibility for patient safety and product efficacy.
- Why it matters: Every patient deserves the highest standard of care, and it starts with thoroughly validated robotics.
The plan
- 1. Develop comprehensive QA strategies during the R&D phase based on design inputs.
- 2. Implement rigorous validation and verification processes for robotic systems to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
- 3. Conduct supplier qualification assessments to maintain excellence in manufacturing.
- 4. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to manage risk and ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.
- 5. Continuously monitor operations and performance post-release to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
What's at stake
Potential for safety breaches leading to recalls or legal implications. Delayed product releases due to unresolved QA issues, affecting the company’s growth. Loss of credibility in the market, leading to diminished consumer trust and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Success looks like
Robotic systems that consistently work as intended, ensuring patient safety. Enhanced compliance with medical-device regulations, resulting in reduced liability and increased trust. Smooth product release processes that enable the company to scale efficiently while maintaining quality.
Summary
Independently performs design verification tasks, validation protocols, and supplier audits for low-to-moderate complexity items.
Level — P2 — Developing Professional
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
Core outputs
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Responsibilities10
- Design verification taskscommonlevel
- Validation protocolscommonlevel
- Supplier auditscommonlevel
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485/21 CFR 820commonlevel
- Analyze test results and report findingscommonlevel
- Participate in cross-functional teamscommonlevel
- Support process improvement initiativescommonlevel
- Conduct training for junior staffcommonlevel
- Prepare audit reportscommonlevel
- Maintain supplier quality recordscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Perform design verificationcommonlevel
- Conduct supplier auditscommonlevel
- Develop validation protocolscommonlevel
Skills8
- Design verificationcommonlevel
- Validation protocol developmentcommonlevel
- Supplier auditingcommonlevel
- Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
- Technical documentationcommonlevel
- Process analysiscommonlevel
- Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
- Team collaborationcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- ISO 13485 standardscommonlevel
- 21 CFR 820 regulationscommonlevel
- Design verification processescommonlevel
- Validation techniquescommonlevel
- Supplier quality managementcommonlevel
- Analytical methodscommonlevel
- Process improvement strategiescommonlevel
- Technical writingcommonlevel
competency8
- Proficient with ISO 13485/21 CFR 820 requirementscommonlevel
- Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
- Attention to detailcommonlevel
- Process improvementcommonlevel
- Supplier managementcommonlevel
- Technical writingcommonlevel
- Training and mentoringcommonlevel
- Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
qualification3
- 2–5 years in QA/QE rolescommonlevel
- Proficiency in ISO 13485/21 CFR 820commonlevel
- Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA Engineer II | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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