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Maria Petroni

MedTech QA/RA Specialist - Device Engineer

€250/day
Zurich, CH
3-7 years
Technical Documentation
QMS Compliance (EU/CH/USA)
Post-Market Surveillance (Process Owner)
Regulatory Documentation & Submission
Product Lifecycle Management

Average response time: 1 hour

About Maria

Chartered Engineer (Ing.). MSc in Nuclear Engineering with a specialisation in Biomedical Engineering & Medical Technology.

Technical background covering diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, implantable, and radiation‑based technologies, including combination products and IVDs. Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering.

Hands‑on experience across QA, RA, and Device Engineering for Class I–III medical devices, with exposure to the full lifecycle: Design & Development, Design Control, Risk Management (ISO 14971), HW/SW V&V, Technical Documentation, regulatory compliance, and PMS for EU/CH/US markets.

Experience as PMS Process Owner, developing global PMS processes and delivering data‑driven inputs (KPIs, trends, reports) to support regulatory and product decisions. Contribution to lifecycle activities while managing daily QA/RA operations.

Certified ISO 13485 Lead & Internal Auditor (BSI), supporting internal and external audits through evidence‑based compliance.

Professional references confirm accuracy, reliability, autonomy, adaptability, consistent performance under pressure, and effective cross‑functional collaboration.

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● ISO 13485 QMS · MDD · EU MDR (Transition and Remediation) · Swissmedic · FDA 21 CFR 820 · CE Marking
● Regulatory Submission (EU/CH/US)
● Technical Documentation (DHF, DMR, Technical Files, GSPR)
● ISO 14971 Risk Management · Risk‑Benefit Analysis · Design Control
● CAPA Management · Deviations/NCs · Change Control · Labelling
● Post-Market Surveillance/ Process Owner (SOPs, Plans, Reports, PSUR, Trend Analysis, KPIs)
● Audit & Inspection Readiness · Notified Body and Swissmedic interactions
● IEC 62304 HW/SW V&V · Usability Engineering (IEC 62366) · GMP Documentation
● Cross‑functional Collaboration (R&D, Manufacturing, Consultants, Suppliers)

Italian (native), English (fluent), German (B2, progressing to C1), French (A2)
Medical Devices

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Conversational

  • French

    Basic

  • Italian

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Zurich (up to 10km), Basel (up to 10km), Zug (up to 10km), Aarau (up to 10km), Solothurn (up to 10km)

Experience

  • myself
    Professional Development – Regulatory Affairs
    August 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)
    Würenlos, AG, Switzerland
    Advanced QA/RA training (Medical Devices/Pharma) · Participation in Swiss MedTech networks and regulatory events · German training B2→C1 (ongoing)
  • Z-Systems AG
    QA/RA Specialist – Deputy QA/RA – Deputy CH-PRRC
    MEDICAL
    September 2021 - July 2024 (2 years and 10 months)
    Oensingen, SO, Switzerland
    Zirconia dental implants (Class I-III)
    • Supported daily QA/RA operations as Deputy QA/RA and Deputy CH‑PRRC, with functional responsibilities
    • Developed PMS SOPs, templates, plans, and reports using MDR/MedDO and ISO 13485 requirements to ensure compliant PMS documentation (Process Owner)
    • Updated QMS and Technical Documentation via controlled workflows to improve traceability and audit readiness
    • Performed RCA and follow‑up activities using structured NC/CAPA methods to stabilise issue handling
    • Coordinated external consultants for Risk Management deliverables to maintain accurate and compliant files
    • Prepared QMS/PMS evidence for audits to ensure inspection‑ready documentation
    • Provided PMS trend data, risk‑management inputs, and structured evidence to support regulatory decision‑making and Management Review
  • Acutronic Medical AG (Vyaire Medical, U.S)
    Senior Product Quality Engineer
    July 2019 - June 2021 (1 year and 11 months)
    Hirzel, ZH, Switzerland
    Life-support ventilators (Class I/IIb/III)
    • Executed HW/SW V&V using risk‑based protocols and ISO 14971 tools to verify ventilator performance
    • Maintained DHF/DMR through controlled updates to support design transfer and compliance
    • Performed FMEAs and traceability matrices to strengthen design assurance
    • Investigated HW/SW failures using troubleshooting and RCA to support complaints and field investigations
    • Prepared documentation for submissions and audits using controlled QMS records to ensure inspection‑ready files
    • Contributed to design assurance and risk‑management activities with functional responsibility for documentation
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Education

  • Chartered Professional Engineering Certificate (Ing.) in Nuclear engineering with Major in Biomedical Engineering (Medical Devices/Combination Products/IVDs)
    University "La Sapienza"
    2011
    Licensed Professional Engineer (Ing.), certified through national written and oral examinations and registered with La Sapienza University and the Rome Engineers’ Council as a fully accredited professional engineer.
  • MSC in Nuclear Engineering with major in Biomedical Engineering (Medical Devices/Combination Products/IVDs)
    University "La Sapienza"
    2010
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