Device Engineer III

Location: United States - California - Foster City

Remote Type: Onsite Required

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Device Engineer I to support testing, method development, design verification and method transfer activities for medical devices and parenteral combination products, including autoinjectors, prefilled syringes, and needle‑safety systems. This individual contributor role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical fundamentals, hands‑on testing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across development, quality, and manufacturing teams. The position sits within the Verification and Testing team supporting internal lab operations, design verification, external testing activities, and method transfer to manufacturing sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Support design control activities, including design verification, design transfer and risk‑management deliverables.

• Develop, optimize, and validate test methods for device and combination‑product components.

• Execute design verification (DV) testing and prepare protocols, data summaries, and technical reports.

• Assist with method transfers between internal labs, external DV labs, and manufacturing sites.

• Coordinate and monitor external testing, ensuring methods, protocols, and data meet quality and compliance standards.

• Contribute to lab operations, including equipment readiness, sample coordination, and maintaining 5S/Kaizen practices.

• Support quality investigations (e.g., deviations, CAPAs, change controls) related to testing activities.

• Represent the Device Engineering function in internal meetings, supplier interactions, and project team forums.

• Communicate technical findings clearly with cross‑functional partners.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate OR

Master’s and 3+ years of relevant experience OR

Bachelor’s and 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience in combination product development, medical device testing, or pharmaceutical/biotech environments.

• Hands‑on experience with:

  • Test method development and validation

  • Design verification testing

  • Characterization and performance testing for combination products.

• Understanding of design control, risk management, and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, cGMP).

• Familiarity with relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO 11040, ISO 11608, ISO 80369).

• Experience with statistical techniques (e.g., ANOVA, Gauge R&R, sample size calculations) and statistical software (JMP, Minitab).

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise technical documents.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, conduct root‑cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

 

The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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