Sr. Device Engineer

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for device lifecycle management of on-market medical devices and combination products.
• Develop change management technical impact assessments, design and development plans, risk management and design verification plans, test methods and data analysis.
• Lead device and manufacturing process changes, including documentation and risk file updates to ensure there is no adverse impact to the patient/user and to ensure device design integrity is maintained
• Liaison between GT&E Device Engineering Lifecycle Management (DELCM) and internal production sites, Regulatory, and Quality colleagues
• Lead design change projects according to internal procedures, track progress, and communicate status to group leadership
• Establish experimental protocols, conduct experiments, analyze results
• Lead technical execution of Design History File (DHF) updates
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal production site colleagues
• Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance in the disposition of Non-Conforming Reports and the qualification of material / processes / changes to assure reliability requirements are met, with guidance and supervision.
• Ensure the design controls are documented in accordance with internal procedures.
• Establish and review specifications / requirements for components, products and processes, with guidance and supervision.
• Support CAPA and Complaint investigations, as appropriate

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience;
  OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school
  diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Device Design Control, Risk Management, Medical Devices, and Combination Products
• Experience analyzing patient/user impact
• Understanding and practical knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 and related standards
• Critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Proficiency in continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control methodologies, such as DMAIC and Six Sigma
• Familiarity with a wide range of package performance testing equipment and methods
• Understanding of regional pharmaceutical compendia testing requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and mentoring skills
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office-based role supporting virtual teams via webex and phone.
• Flexibility required when working with global colleagues in various time zones.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel up to 20%.

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Last Date To Apply: June 4th, 2026
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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