Test Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; Redmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences is seeking a Test Engineer to support production capacity expansion for the LP35 product line. The role focuses on assembling automated test stations, conducting IQ/PQ validations, and documenting validation plans and reports to ensure equipment meets manufacturing and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has a background in test engineering or equipment validation, basic hardware troubleshooting skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in test engineering, test equipment, hardware testing, or a related engineering environment.
• Validation experience, particularly IQ/PQ, is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support a production capacity expansion project by procuring, assembling, and replicating automated test stations.
• Develop and execute equipment validation plans, including Installation Qualification (IQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Perform replicate validations to confirm additional test stations operate consistently with established equipment and testing requirements.
• Write validation protocols and plans, execute test activities, document results, and prepare formal validation reports.
• Support manufacturing test operations to ensure products meet functional requirements before release to customers.
• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting and assist with resolving test equipment issues as needed.
• Collaborate with test engineers, test technicians, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support validation and production readiness.
• Communicate project status, progress, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with established procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Test engineering

IQ/PQ validation

Validation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading medical device company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Test Engineer to support production capacity expansion for the LP35 product line. This role will focus on assembling automated test stations, completing equipment validations (IQ/PQ), and documenting validation plans and reports to ensure test equipment meets manufacturing and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in test engineering or equipment validation, basic hardware troubleshooting skills, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a production capacity expansion project by procuring, assembling, and replicating automated test stations.
• Develop and execute equipment validation plans, including Installation Qualification (IQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Perform replicate validations to confirm additional test stations operate consistently with established equipment and testing requirements.
• Write validation protocols and plans, execute test activities, document results, and prepare formal validation reports.
• Support manufacturing test operations to ensure products meet functional requirements before release to customers.
• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting and assist with resolving test equipment issues as needed.
• Collaborate with test engineers, test technicians, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support validation and production readiness.
• Communicate project status, progress, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with established procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in test engineering, test equipment, hardware testing, or a related engineering environment.
• Validation experience, particularly IQ/PQ, is highly preferred.
• Experience developing validation plans, executing test protocols, and preparing validation reports is a plus.
• Basic hardware troubleshooting skills and the ability to investigate and resolve equipment issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Test Technicians.
• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience is beneficial.