Compliance Documentation Engineer I/II

As a new generation medical device company, Applied Medical is equally committed to improving the accessibility and affordability of high-quality healthcare globally. We achieve this through a vertically integrated business model that enables our team members to develop technologies that enhance clinical care, while offering boundless opportunities for professional growth.

Collaboration is a fundamental part of our organization's culture and is essential to our continued success. As such, the successful candidate for this position is expected to work on-site, enabling them to engage fully with colleagues and contribute to cross-functional initiatives. Therefore, the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment is a key requirement for this role.

Position Description The Compliance Documentation Engineer plays a key role in supporting medical device compliance through the development, review, and maintenance of technical documentation. This position works closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and Engineering teams to ensure products meet internal requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

This is a highly collaborative and documentation-focused role requiring strong technical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage compliance-related activities across multiple projects. Documentation & Compliance Develop, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including: Design control documentation Engineering test protocols and reports Manufacturing instructions and test methods Risk management documentation (FMEA, hazard analyses) Regulatory and standards compliance assessments Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Review applicable standards and regulations and document changes impacting device compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support product development and compliance activities. Coordinate documentation and compliance deliverables to support project timelines and regulatory submissions.

Participate in design reviews and help ensure design controls and risk management activities remain aligned throughout development. Verification, Validation & Risk Management Support device verification and validation activities and document test results. Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management documentation, including FMEAs and hazard analyses.

Support compliance assessments against applicable medical device standards and regulations. Standards & Regulatory Compliance Evaluate product compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including: IEC 60601 ISO 13485 RoHS REACH Support certification testing activities and interactions with external testing and certifying bodies such as UL.

Monitor changes to standards and regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts on products and documentation. Position Requirements Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 1+ years of relevant experience in engineering, quality, regulatory, compliance, or medical device environments.

Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Ability to interpret technical standards, procedures, drawings, protocols, and regulations. Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional team Preferred Preferred Requirements: Experience with medical device design controls, risk management, and verification/validation activities.

Familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 13485, RoHS, and REACH requirements. Experience with requirements management systems such as PTC or Jama. Experience working in a regulated medical device environment. Knowledge of electrical or software testing and documentation practices.

Benefits

The base compensation range for this role is $7 5 000 - $ 9 5 000 / year for the position in California. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in California based on the date of this job posting.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range compensation package during your hiring process. Please understand that the compensation range may be modified in the future. Each amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation once such amount is earned and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefit or any other form of compensation may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

The total compensation package for this position may also include [bonuses and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans]. Our total reward package also includes the following: Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses On-campus wellness activities Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage Education reimbursement program 401(k) program with discretionary employer match Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

Equal Opportunity Employer Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.

The Compliance Documentation Engineer plays a key role in supporting medical device compliance through the development, review, and maintenance of technical documentation. This position works closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, and Engineering teams to ensure products meet internal requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

This is a highly collaborative and documentation-focused role requiring strong technical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage compliance-related activities across multiple projects. Documentation & Compliance Develop, review, and maintain compliance documentation, including: Design control documentation Engineering test protocols and reports Manufacturing instructions and test methods Risk management documentation (FMEA, hazard analyses) Regulatory and standards compliance assessments Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

Review applicable standards and regulations and document changes impacting device compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support product development and compliance activities. Coordinate documentation and compliance deliverables to support project timelines and regulatory submissions.

Participate in design reviews and help ensure design controls and risk management activities remain aligned throughout development. Verification, Validation & Risk Management Support device verification and validation activities and document test results. Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management documentation, including FMEAs and hazard analyses.

Support compliance assessments against applicable medical device standards and regulations. Standards & Regulatory Compliance Evaluate product compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including: IEC 60601 ISO 13485 RoHS REACH Support certification testing activities and interactions with external testing and certifying bodies such as UL.

Monitor changes to standards and regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts on products and documentation. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 1+ years of relevant experience in engineering, quality, regulatory, compliance, or medical device environments. Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Ability to interpret technical standards, procedures, drawings, protocols, and regulations. Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional team