Senior R&D Test Engineer (Cables) / ingénieur principal en essais R&D (câbles)

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior R&D Test Engineer in Montreal. The role involves designing and improving test processes for innovative medical devices, focusing on cable assemblies and related hardware. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in product/system development within a regulated industry. Proficiency in LabVIEW and C/C++ is a plus, along with experience in the medical device sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product or system development within a regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience in developing and executing V&V tests for electrical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and design requirements to develop test plans, protocols, and reports.
• Design and conduct engineering, functional, and performance testing for assemblies.
• Support troubleshooting and failure investigations, analyzing test data.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving principles

Test validation

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

C/C++ programming

SolidWorks

Job description

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

About the role:

As a Senior R&D Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and improving test processes that ensure the safety, quality, and performance of Boston Scientific’s innovative medical technologies. Working within the Electrophysiology (EP) Capital Equipment division, you will plan and perform verification and validation activities for our cutting-edge medical devices, with a particular focus on cable assemblies and related hardware.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing system and design requirements to develop test plans, protocols, and reports that verify design compliance.
• Designing and conducting engineering, functional, and performance testing for electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Coordinating test article shipments and tracking progress through sterilization, packaging, and mechanical reliability test flows.
• Reviewing and approving test documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Supporting troubleshooting and failure investigations, compiling and analyzing test data to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
• Developing and maintaining test fixtures, procedures, and automation tools to support testing efficiency.
• Communicating with vendors and external partners regarding test scheduling, documentation, and equipment logistics.
• Ensuring all activities comply with Boston Scientific’s Quality Policy and relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485).
• Providing technical guidance and training to technicians or test personnel as required.
• Planning and prioritizing individual work to meet deadlines and project milestones with minimal supervision.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product or system development within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of engineering and problem-solving principles, test validation, and change management.
• Hands‑on experience in developing and executing V&V tests for electrical or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive tasks to completion.
• Commitment to product quality and patient safety through rigorous testing and validation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the medical device industry, with knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience in equipment and fixture design, test system development, and process validation.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW and/or C/C++ programming for automated testing.
• Experience using SolidWorks for designing test fixtures or mechanical components.
• Familiarity with automation systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience performing data analysis or statistical evaluations using tools such as Minitab or JMP.
• Exposure to new product development processes, particularly for capital equipment or electro‑mechanical devices.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.