Lead Qualification and Testing Engineer

Fortis Instruments; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Instruments SAS in France is seeking a Lead Qualification and Testing Engineer to oversee qualification programs for nuclear instrumentation systems. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise external lab testing and internal testing activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements and international standards.

The role requires collaboration with accredited laboratories, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams, focusing on documentation, testing procedures, and timely

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years in development of qualification or test programs.
• Experience coordinating with accredited testing laboratories.
• Understanding of qualification, verification and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop qualification test programs, procedures and docs.
• Coordinate testing at external labs and internal facilities.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and standards.
• Prepare and maintain qualification reports and docs.
• Analyze results and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Liaise with labs, cert bodies, customers and internal teams; support audits.

Skills

Test program development

Lab coordination

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Russian language proficiency is a mandatory requirement

Role Description

We are looking for a Lead Qualification and Testing Engineer to manage and coordinate equipment qualification activities for nuclear instrumentation systems. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing testing programs to ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable international standards. You will work closely with accredited testing laboratories, certification bodies, and internal engineering teams throughout the qualification process.

Key responsibilities

• Develop qualification test programs, procedures, and supporting documentation
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise testing activities at accredited external laboratories and internal production facilities
• Ensure compliance with customer technical requirements and applicable industry standards
• Prepare, review, and maintain qualification documentation and test reports
• Analyze test results and coordinate corrective actions when required
• Liaise with testing laboratories, certification bodies, customers, and internal engineering teams Support audits, inspections, and technical discussions related to equipment qualification

Scope of Qualification Activities

• Ingress Protection (IP)
• Temperature, humidity, and pressure operating conditions
• Seismic and vibration resistance
• Environmental and accelerated aging
• Long-term operational reliability
• Other environmental and operational requirements applicable to nuclear instrumentation systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development of qualification or test programs, coordination and execution of equipment testing, preparation of technical documentation and reports
• Experience in interacting with accredited testing laboratories
• Strong understanding of engineering qualification, verification, and validation processes
• Ability to manage multiple technical activities in a structured and organized manner

Languages

• Russian - fluent, written and spoken
• English - good communication skills and ability to work with technical documentation
• French - considered a strong advantage

Candidate Profile

• Based in Europe, preferably in France
• Ability to work effectively in an international engineering environment
• Ability to coordinate activities with European testing laboratories and technical partners