Job Description

Our client, one of the largest medical device makers within the optical surgery space , is hiring a Laboratory Product Safety Engineer to join their team in South Orange County, CA !

**This is a 1-year W2 contract with benefits** (high potential for extension or conversion)

As the Laboratory Product Safety Engineer , you will play a critical hands-on role in the company’s product safety lab, supporting the compliance testing and certification of cutting-edge medical devices used in optical surgery . You’ll work closely with R&D teams to ensure products meet global safety standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Perform safety certification test assessments during all phases of product development
• Conduct hands-on safety testing in company’s internal safety lab and coordinate with external certification labs
• Prepare technical documentation such as isolation diagrams, dielectric/leakage current test data, and construction evaluations
• Ensure compliance with IEC 60601-1 (3rd Ed ), ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and EMC test standards (IEC 60601-1-2)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, technicians , and external labs to support product compliance and timely project delivery
• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) tests to de-risk product launches
• Provide technical guidance on equipment calibration and production equivalency requirements

Desired Skills:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in medical device product safety compliance or accredited test labs (e.g., UL, CSA, Intertek, Element)
• Deep knowledge of IEC 60601-1 (3.1 and 3.2), ISO 14971, and IEC 60601-1-2 standards
• Strong hands-on lab experience with safety testing equipment and procedures
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
• Familiarity with global medical device certification processes and safety risk management practices

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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