Smith+Nephew
Staff Systems Verification Engineer: Digital Projects
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Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that embolds living.
Smith + Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is seeking a passionate, experienced Engineer to join our Systems Testing Team—as part of a pivotal mission to shape and redefine possibilities in wound care through innovative digital and electromechanical solutions.
About the Role
The position is for a Staff Systems Test Engineer, reporting directly to the AWM R&D Systems Test Manager. As a key player, you will design, develop, and execute comprehensive system-level testing, verification, and validation strategies across the entire product lifecycle. Collaborating closely with cross-functional and internal/external stakeholders, you will:
- Generate and implement test strategies and planning frameworks, aligning with device development milestones.
- Develop and validate low-power microcontroller testing environments, including wireless technologies (BLE, Zigbee, NFC, UWB, NB-IoT, LTE-M).
- Evaluate, build, and tailor automated and manual frameworks for effective medical device integration testing.
- Foster deep technical expertise through close work with system engineers, hardware designers, and software developers.
- Lead/participate in global test efforts as a senior-level resource, ensuring structure across virtual and on-site teams.
Within this role, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with stringent medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA, and MDR). You’ll also drive productivity improvements and test efficiency strategies, forecasting resource needs, and communicating shuttle logistics to stakeholders—including your ability to liaise with Clinical, Design/Usability, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Teams, especially regarding requirement compliance.
Responsibilities
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Strategy & Planning:
- Own or support system-level test strategies from concept to validation, ensuring rigorous coverage of requirements and hazards.
- Develop and refine automated and manual test procedures to support all design validation tasks.
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Test Environment Development:
- Create and validate testing environments for battery-panelled, low-power, wireless products.
- Support stakeholder collaboration to define and build functional test capabilities.
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Integration & Collaboration:
- Tightly engage with internal teams via cross-functional partners (Clinical, Regulatory, Hardware/Software).
- Ensure alignment between test workstreams, compliance expectations, and quality practices.
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Strategic Reporting & Compliance*:
- Produce test forecasts, metrics, and lab resource projections.
- Champion adherence to ISO 13485 quality policies, IEC 62304 lifecycle control, and FDA/MDR design controls.
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Continuous Improvement & Scalability*:
- Identify ways to boost team productivity through automation, workflow enhancement, or operational redesign.
- Embed test standardization and capacity scaling into projects for future product lines.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Expertise
- Degree: Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering (or equivalent via relevant technical experience). A Master’s or PhD in related disciplines is a strong asset.
- Relevant Industry Experience:
- At least 7 years developing hardware-software integrated products, preferably in medical devices under FDA/MDD regulatory frameworks like FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485:2016.
- Experience working with electromechanical timing systems and/or device software validation.
- Compliance & Regulatory Acumen:
- Deep knowledge of medical device safety, standards (IEC 62304), and lifecycle testing (e.g., performance qualification/disqualification of test setups).
- Technical & Leadership Soft Skills:
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-specialist members (e.g., Marketing, Usability, Quality).
- Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver in Both agile and metrics-driven environments.
Technical Proficiencies
- Experience with requirement management tools (Cockpit, Jama, DOORS, or similar).
- Familiarity with IoT communication protocols common in medical devices (BLE, Zigbee, NB-IoT, etc.).
- Coding/scripting using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW is highly preferable.
- Tracking and reporting in ISO/IEC-based project management environments.
- Ability to work in a mixed on-site/remote capacity with robust expertise in iterative testing and validation methodologies.
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Benefits & Culture
You. Unlimited. reflect our core conviction: making lasting positive impacts to society. Our Employee Value Proposition emphasizes:
- Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE): Learn more about Smith+Nephew’s global IDE initiatives.
- Financial Security & Growth:
- Generous bonus and pension schemes, save-as-you-earn share plans.
- Car allowance and other incentives aligned with career growth.
- Work-Life Integration:
- Flexible leave, paid volunteering hours, 4-day workweeks with paid holidays to support community involvement.
- Wellbeing Support:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and cash plans, alongside income protection, life assurance, and overall mental health initiatives targeted toward health and resilience.
- Hybrid Working (3+ days office) and customizable growth options:
- Hands-on mentorship from cross-divisional experts and bespoke training throughout the lifecycle of your career.
- Practical Perks:
- Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, car/bicycle schemes.
- Reach Farther with Us:
- Proactive recruitment of potential talent through our Talent Community and corporate convenings.
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- Visit Smith+Nephew.com/jobs for project descriptions, values, and real opportunities designed to Unlimit you—just like our technologies enable individuals to live to their fullest potential.
Are you ready to push the boundaries of what is possible? Join the world’s leading wound management and innovation team where life’s limits get broken—by you—one engineer at a time. We limit nothing.
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