Test Engineer – Diagnostics / Medical Devices
Permanent, Full-Time
Based in Bristol
£ Competitive salary + Benefits
Are you a hands-on Engineer with a passion for testing and validating complex diagnostic systems?
Would you like to play a key role in developing next-generation molecular diagnostics with real-world clinical impact?
My client is a pioneering biotech organisation developing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies that combine machine learning, DNA sequencing, and advanced engineering to revolutionise the detection of disease. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to bring onboard a Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, and optimisation of highly specialised instrumentation within their R&D team.
Working in close collaboration with engineers and scientists across disciplines, you’ll contribute directly to the validation and verification of novel medical technologies - ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance across every stage of product development.
Key Responsibilities of the Test Engineer – Diagnostics / Medical Devices will include:
- Testing complex instrument systems including electromechanical, software, thermal, and optical subsystems.
- Developing and optimising test protocols in collaboration with mechanical and manufacturing engineers.
- Providing technical insights and feedback from testing to guide design decisions and product improvements.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to drive verification and validation (V&V), troubleshooting and design control activities.
- Building, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialised instrumentation, including deployment and support at partner sites.
- Managing and delivering your own projects from concept through to completion.
- Supporting the implementation of ISO 13485 compliant quality processes.
- Drafting and maintaining detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports.
To be considered for the Test Engineer – Diagnostics / Medical Devices role, you’ll need:
- BEng / MEng / PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics etc.) or equivalent working experience.
- Hands-on experience with testing and validation of complex systems e.g. combining fluidic, mechanical, optical, and thermal subsystems.
- Proven experience working on complex medical diagnostic systems or related electromechanical instruments.
- Proven ability to design and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans and author associated SOPs.
- Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and design documentation.
- Strong proficiency with CAD software (e.g. Fusion360, SolidWorks).
- Clear communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to varied stakeholders.
- Highly organised, self-driven, and adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced R&D environments.
Beneficial:
- Experience within the Medical Device, Biotechnology or Life Sciences sectors.
- Experience testing and maintaining early prototype stage systems.
- Experience developing products under Design Controls within an ISO 13485 or ISO 14971 compliant environment.
Whether you’re currently working in test and verification within MedTech or looking to step into a role with greater technical variety, this Bristol-based opportunity offers a chance to be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation creating life-saving diagnostic solutions.
For further information, please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for further information.
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The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.