Senior Lab Engineer

Job Duties

At TUV SUD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD Group.

Senior Lab Engineer, MRI Safety

Location: United States

Business Unit: Medical Device Testing

Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs

Employment Type: Full-Time

Your Tasks

As a Senior Lab Engineer, MRI Safety, you will serve as a technical leader supporting the evaluation of medical devices and implants intended for use in the magnetic resonance (MR) environment. You will lead complex MRI safety testing programs, provide technical expertise to customers and laboratory personnel, and contribute to the development of advanced testing methodologies and laboratory capabilities.

Plan, execute, analyze, and document MRI safety testing programs for medical devices and implants.

Develop detailed test protocols and determine appropriate testing configurations based on device design, intended use, and applicable standards.

Perform and oversee MRI safety assessments, including RF-induced heating, magnetically induced displacement force, magnetically induced torque, MR image artifact evaluations, gradient-induced effects, active implantable medical device assessments, and combined electromagnetic field testing.

Configure and validate specialized instrumentation, phantoms, fixtures, measurement systems, and test setups.

Analyze test data, investigate unexpected results, and provide technical conclusions and recommendations.

Serve as a technical subject matter expert and provide guidance to engineers, laboratory personnel, and project teams.

Review test protocols, technical analyses, calculations, engineering reports, and customer deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and quality.

Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions regarding product design, clinical use conditions, testing strategies, and regulatory expectations.

Support quotation development by providing technical input, project scoping, and testing recommendations.

Contribute to the development of new testing methods, laboratory capabilities, tools, and technical procedures.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Medical Device Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of engineering, testing, or laboratory experience in a regulated technical environment.

Strong understanding of engineering analysis, testing methodologies, and technical problem-solving principles.

Experience interpreting complex technical data and preparing engineering reports.

Experience leading technical projects and coordinating multiple project priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MRI safety testing, medical device testing, or electromagnetic compatibility testing.

Knowledge of ASTM MRI safety standards, ISO standards, and medical device regulatory requirements.

Experience with electromagnetic, thermal, computational, or simulation-based engineering analysis.

Familiarity with SAR analysis, temperature-rise evaluations, gradient field assessments, and electromagnetic field characterization.

Experience working within ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environments.

Experience developing test methods, automated analysis tools, software applications, or laboratory procedures.

Experience supporting implantable or active implantable medical devices.

Participation in technical committees, standards organizations, industry conferences, or technical publications.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

Meaningful work supporting the development and commercialization of innovative medical technologies.

Exposure to advanced MRI safety testing methodologies and emerging medical device technologies.

Collaboration with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and global technical experts.

Professional development, technical training, and career advancement opportunities.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

A culture focused on innovation, quality, technical excellence, and customer success.

Additional Information

Work Model: Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs

Location: United States

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000-$115,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include an annual incentive opportunity, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 2 weeks for other parents, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

TUV SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55112

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7292-en_US

Job Benefits

Not specified