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Product Development Engineer I

STAAR Surgical
Tustin, CA Other
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES
1.    Performs activities associated with the development of new ophthalmic lenses and delivery systems and supports existing products and processes in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures.
2.    Supports development of product specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, including authorship and peer collaboration of protocols, protocol execution, and report writing, under supervision.
3.    Supports product conceptualization and design and feasibility testing, under supervision. Documents work in laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
4.    Supports verification and validation activities, and equipment qualifications (e.g. IQ/OQ/PQ), including authorship and peer collaboration of protocols, protocol execution, and report writing, under supervision.
5.    Test method development and test method validation (TMV), including authorship and peer collaboration of protocols, protocol execution, and report writing, under supervision.
6.    Supports procurement of new equipment and including sourcing new suppliers under supervision.
7.    Responsible for producing product development documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practice. Performs hands-on laboratory experiments and conducts data analysis 
8.    Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & TRAINING
•    B.S. in Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent combination of education/experience.
•    Working knowledge of Solid Works, CAD or AUTOCAD preferred.

EXPERIENCE
•    Minimum 2 years industry experience or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience. 1 year in medical device industry preferred.
•    Experience developing and transferring new products or equivalent academic experience.

SKILLS
•    Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Self-starter and works well with others.
•    Good communication and organizational skills.
•    Demonstrates independent thinking in order to solve engineering problems.

Pay range: $80K - $95K - Final compensation will depend on experience.

STAAR Surgical is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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