Associate Engineer

R&D Partners; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Scotland is seeking an Associate Engineer to join the System Development Integration team. You will help advance diagnostics instrumentation platform hardware, performing full system tests and supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, documentation, and adherence to QMS and regulatory standards; candidates should have a foundational engineering degree and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• Foundational experience in product development, technical support, or laboratory test environments
• Hands-on troubleshooting across electronics, software, mechanical, or optical engineering
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Minitab, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Execute full system testing on IVD instrumentation platform hardware aligned with project goals
• Serve as a technical liaison between hardware engineers and assay scientists
• Analyze technical data using Minitab, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Excel to deliver findings
• Assist in technical investigations and hardware troubleshooting in lab environments
• Create and maintain test protocols, logs, and reports per QMS requirements
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EN 60601, and EN 61010
• Suggest improvements to test protocols based on testing results

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Kick-start your career in advanced medical device development, working alongside multidisciplinary experts at the forefront of diagnostics innovation.

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Engineer to join a dynamic System Development Integration team within R&D at a leading pharmaceutical company. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of IVD instrumentation platform hardware, assisting with hardware troubleshooting, system testing, and integration activities. As a vital communication bridge between hardware engineers and assay scientists, your contributions will directly impact the development of reliable, high-performance point-of-care medical diagnostic systems.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Execute full system testing on IVD instrumentation platform hardware in alignment with project goals.
• Act as a technical liaison between hardware engineers (electronics, software, mechanical, optics) and assay scientists.
• Analyze technical data using tools such as Excel, Minitab, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW to deliver clear, data-driven findings.
• Assist in technical investigations and hardware troubleshooting in laboratory environments.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including test protocols, investigation logs, and reports, ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards, including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EN 60601, and EN 61010.
• Propose continuous improvements for test protocols and methodologies based on real-world testing insights.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Foundational experience in product development, technical support, or laboratory test environments.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of engineering disciplines (electronics, software, mechanical, or optical engineering) with hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Minitab, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Excel.
• Familiarity with medical device or IVD regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971) is highly advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical problem-solver with strong communication and time management skills.