SThree
System Validation Engineer
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About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future System Validation Engineer roles within medical device development, positions that could support the delivery of safe, compliant Class III medical devices to patients.
Roles of this type may sit within a quality-focused engineering environment where validation and regulatory compliance are central to success. The work could involve collaborating across product development, quality assurance and regulatory teams to ensure that systems meet rigorous international standards including ISO 13485 and IEC 62304, with scope to contribute to the validation strategy for sophisticated medical devices.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: UK-wide (nationwide)
- Type: Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £300–400 per day (or £250–280 per day dependent on experience and contract terms)
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Domain: Class III Medical Device
- ISO 13485
- IEC 62304
What You Would Do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Developing and executing comprehensive validation protocols and test plans for medical device systems
- Conducting system-level validation testing to demonstrate compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 requirements
- Collaborating with product engineering, quality and regulatory teams to define validation scope and acceptance criteria
- Documenting validation activities, results and traceability to design specifications and regulatory requirements
- Supporting the preparation and maintenance of validation reports for regulatory submissions
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of validation methodologies and processes
- Troubleshooting validation failures and supporting root cause analysis and corrective action
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What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated experience in system validation or quality assurance for regulated medical device environments
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 (Medical Device Quality Management) and IEC 62304 (Software Lifecycle Processes)
- Experience with Class III medical device validation and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Strong technical documentation and report writing skills
- Familiarity with validation tools, test management systems and traceability matrices
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- The opportunity to contribute to the safe delivery of life-changing Class III medical devices
- Experience working within a highly regulated, quality-focused environment
- Scope to develop deeper expertise in medical device validation and regulatory frameworks
- Potential progression toward more senior validation and quality leadership roles
- Exposure to cutting-edge medical device technologies and therapeutic areas
- Professional development within a collaborative engineering culture
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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