Medical Device Test Engineer — EMC & Validation, Hybrid

ERNI - Swiss Software Engineering; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Travel insurance

Sick leave extension with extra day

Emotional, legal and family support

Referral bonuses

21–23 vacation days

Language courses

Job summary

ERNI - Swiss Software Engineering is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to plan and execute manual and automated tests for embedded medical devices, supporting EMC testing campaigns and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will troubleshoot, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable medical devices while maintaining traceability and quality across verification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Medical Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in embedded systems testing, including verification and validation activities.
• Experience with EMC testing, compliance, or troubleshooting, including laboratory-based testing.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, preamplifiers and electronic measurement tools.
• Experience with electronic hardware debugging, including soldering, PCB rework, and implementing hardware modifications on prototype and development boards.
• Professional proficiency in English with strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Medical Device EMC Standards: IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1, CISPR 11 and IEC 61000-4 Series.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute system, integration, and software verification and validation tests for embedded medical devices.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, specifications, and test cases based on requirements and risk assessments.
• Perform manual and automated testing while ensuring regulatory compliance and full traceability.
• Prepare and support EMC pre-compliance and compliance testing in internal and accredited external laboratories.
• Analyze test results, investigate defects, and perform root-cause analysis for software, hardware, and EMC issues.
• Integrate software releases, verify hardware/software modifications, and support system integration activities.
• Utilize laboratory equipment to troubleshoot and validate embedded systems and electronic components.
• Document test results, defects, and technical findings, producing high-quality reports for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, quality, regulatory, and external testing teams to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to test automation, continuous improvement of testing processes, and optimization of verification environments.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

EMC testing

Lab equipment

Hardware debugging

English proficiency

Medical device EMC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / computer science / embedded systems, etc.

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Preamplifiers

Electronic measurement tools

Job description

ERNI - Swiss Software Engineering is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to plan and execute manual and automated tests for embedded medical devices, supporting EMC testing campaigns and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will troubleshoot, perform root-cause analyses, and collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable medical devices while maintaining traceability and quality across verification activities.