Lead Lab Automation Engineer – Medical Devices

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen seeks a Laboratory Automation Systems Engineer to develop testable system requirements, manage patient-safety risk, and lead integration, verification, and validation on cross-functional teams.

You will drive verification projects, oversee system requirements, and contribute to design-control documentation, with opportunities to mentor others and advance key test methods and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Laboratory Automation for medical devices.
• Proven ability to run verification projects and manage system requirements.
• Experience with design control activities and documentation.
• Strong data analysis and ability to communicate complex results.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage testable system requirements and risk database.
• Oversee integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Mentor teammates and provide technical guidance across teams.
• Plan and execute moderately complex tasks aligned with goals.
• Identify defects, document impact, and communicate findings.

Skills

Lab automation

Verification projects

Linux

Technical leadership

Design control

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Job description

Werfen seeks a Laboratory Automation Systems Engineer to develop testable system requirements, manage patient-safety risk, and lead integration, verification, and validation on cross-functional teams.

You will drive verification projects, oversee system requirements, and contribute to design-control documentation, with opportunities to mentor others and advance key test methods and processes.