Pfizer
Direct Workday career site

Sr. Device Engineer

Pay
$82,700 – $137,900 per year
Location
Parsippany, NJ · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
Today

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Medical device verification and testing
  • Test method validation
  • Protocol and report writing
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Root cause analysis

Also useful

  • Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
  • GMP familiarity
  • Statistical software (Minitab, JMP)
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Mentoring junior team members
  • MS Project scheduling
  • Generative AI tool usage with responsible AI practices

Use Your Power for Purpose

This role has primary responsibility for confirmation that medical devices and drug/device combination products meet their intended function. This includes development of data through engineering studies that informs new product development as well as test reports that support product submissions. The candidate will work within a team environment to solve problems and utilize best engineering practices and techniques for root cause and statistical analysis. This work entails defining test methods, developing protocols, performing data analysis, and writing reports in compliance with corporate procedures.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will

  • Partner with Systems engineers in defining product requirements such that they are verifiable
  • Development of test fixtures, test methods, and performance of Test Method Validation activities
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners and suppliers to procure test samples and manage conditioning and accelerated aging studies
  • Ensure integrity and compliance of data according to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Develop Verification Plans including test strategy
  • Utilize technical writing and statistical data analysis skills to write protocols and reports
  • As necessary, conduct root cause analysis and derive recommendations based on analysis of data
  • Translate inspections and tests methods into component and product specifications
  • Potential for Project Team lead responsibilities including MS Project schedule creation/maintenance, device team meetings, and overall team management.

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;

Additional information

OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
  • 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

Other Job Details

Last Date to Apply for Job: June 2nd, 2026.

  • Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
  • Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
  • Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Pay and benefits

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.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.

Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.

Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

Read the original posting

From Pfizer's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Sr. Device Engineer role at Pfizer?

The Sr. Device Engineer posting at Pfizer states compensation of $82,700 – $137,900 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Pfizer's official career site.

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This Sr. Device Engineer position at Pfizer is located in Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid). Always check Pfizer's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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