3 Key Consulting, Inc.

Senior Device Engineer – Electromechanical Combination Products (Lifecycle Management, Design Control, CAPA) - (JP15315)

3 Key Consulting, Inc.  •  $44 - $48.50/hr  •  Thousand Oaks, CA (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Title:   Senior Device Engineer – Electromechanical Combination Products (Lifecycle Management, Design Control, CAPA) - (JP15315)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Electromechanical Platform
Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 04/30/26
Pay Rate: $44 - $48.50/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. On site in Thousand Oaks, CA. 3-5 days onsite depending on business needs.  Standard hours

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Senior Device Engineer – Electromechanical Combination Products (Lifecycle Management, Design Control, CAPA) for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.


Ideal candidate: Seeking candidates with experience in combination products, electromechanical systems, or medical devices, a background in pharma, and hands-on expertise in design control and testing.

Our client is seeking a contract electromechanical combination product Device Engineer. The Device Engineer will participate in design development and lifecycle management-related activities for commercialized drug delivery devices and devices under development.

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must Have Skills:
  • Lifecycle Management Experience with electromechanical platforms
  • Root Cause Analysis and Technical Problem Solving
  • Proven success in cross-functional engagement and being a team player
  • Nice to have: Early device development experience

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Provide ongoing lifecycle management (LCM) support for electromechanical combination products, including post-market activities, design improvements, and cross-functional issue resolution to ensure product reliability and compliance.
  • Lead complaint investigations by performing detailed failure analysis, identifying root causes, and developing data-driven action plans in collaboration with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
  • Drive and manage quality system processes including CAPAs, deviations, and change controls, ensuring timely closure, robust documentation, and alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with external suppliers to support LCM activities, including issue resolution, component updates, root cause analysis, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain supply continuity and product performance.
  • Manage change assessments driven by internal and external changes during the life cycle of the combination product
  • Participate in and support cross-functional design reviews for combination product development.
  • Provide design verification support for combination products, ensuring compliance with Quality System Requirements, Design Control (21 CFR 820.30), and ISO 13485.
  • Lead and execute on-site testing and verification activities for electromechanical delivery systems and related platforms.
  • Develop, review, and execute test protocols, reports, and technical documentation in accordance with design control and regulatory expectations.
  • Perform data verification, analysis, and traceability reviews to ensure product performance meets user needs and design inputs.
  • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Human Factors, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to drive design robustness, risk mitigation, and design transfer readiness.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical) with 3-5 years (or 2 years with Masters) of professional experience in highly regulated environment (strong preference for medical device, biopharma and/or combination product experience).
    • Experience with electromechanical systems, injection devices, medical devices or delivery platforms preferred.
    • Demonstrated expertise in lifecycle management, data analysis, and protocol/report generation under design control.
    • Strong understanding of materials coordination, supplier interaction, and lab testing logistics.
    • Proven ability to work in cross-functional project teams, communicate technical results clearly, and lead execution to meet program milestones.
    • Working proficiency in statistical analysis software (Minitab)
    • Smartsheets proficiency is a plus.
    • Ability to work independently and dynamically across functional teams
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Must be capable of working on multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
    • The position is designed for candidates at a mid-career stage, with scope and responsibilities aligned to that level of experience.

Red Flags:
  • Unable to be consistently on-site in Thousand Oaks
  • Low motivation/engagement at prospect of working with medical device and/or combination products
  • Poor written and verbal communication
  • Candidates looking to be in a management role. Too much experience 10+ YOE.

Interview process:
  • 1:1 with hiring manager
  • 1:2 or 1:3 with prospective team members
  • Remote video Interviews

3 Key Consulting, Inc.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry
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Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Simi Valley, CA
Year Founded
2009
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