Test Technician - Systems Engineering

OrganOx; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

OrganOx in Oxford is seeking a Test Technician to execute system tests for our Class 3 medical device products. You’ll collaborate with engineers to ensure tests cover function, performance, safety, and reliability, while maintaining traceable documentation in a QMS environment.

You will work onsite with a team in Oxford, applying mechanical/electrical/test automation skills, reading schematics and diagrams, and supporting continuous improvement of test procedures and interfaces within an ISO

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience executing test procedures for mechatronic systems.
• Strong mechanical/electronic test understanding and software-driven devices.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and process flows.
• Proven infra- and tool-qualification experience.
• Excellent documentation and familiar with test/issue systems (Azure DevOps, JIRA, GitHub).
• Basic knowledge of medical device standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to collaborate and provide timely feedback to stakeholders.
• Proficient in using test equipment for electronics, electrical, and mechanical domains.
• Experience with test automation tools or scripting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute system tests across the product and project portfolio per test plans.
• Assist unit, integration and ad hoc testing activities.
• Provide feedback to test procedures and work instructions for improvement.
• Document results accurately, compile evidence and generate reports per DHF/DMR/DHR.
• Enter test data into test and issue management systems.
• Build test fixtures and maintain equipment, tools and calibration records.
• Track sample and prototype inventory and liaise with external labs.
• Recommend improvements in processes, tools, and test methods.

Skills

Mechatronic testing

Electrical & mechanical testing

Reading schematics

Test procedures

Test equipment usage

Tool qualifications

Regulatory awareness

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Test automation familiarity

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering or Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

About OrganoX

OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). It's flagship platform, the metra®, is available for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. It has been utilized in over 7,000 liver transplants to date to keep donor livers in a metabolically active state outside the body enabling longer preservation times and functional assessment of the organ prior to transplant, leading to an increased number of organs available for transplant. Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfil its mission of "Contributing to Society through Healthcare" by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.

Position Summary

The Test Technician will be executing the system test activities involving electrical/electronic, mechanical, material, software and medical system in the areas of function, performance, safety, interface and reliability. Maintaining the proper documentation for traceability. Embracing a culture of innovation, technical excellence, growth mindset and delivery responsibility; enabling efficient development of cutting-edge Class 3 Medical Devices in an ISO 13485, 21 CFR PART 820 and MDR quality management system environment. This is an onsite role based in Oxford, working with a team of employees also based at Oxford and additional external resources where required by the project.

Major Responsibilities

• Executing system test of activities across the product and project portfolio to ensure the test plan and test procedure are followed
• Assisting unit testing, integration testing and ad hoc testing activities
• Providing feedback for the test procedure, work instruction for continuous improvement
• Documenting test results accurately and timely, compiling objective evidence, and generating reports in DHF, DMR, and DHR, ensuring compliance with QMS and applicable international standards
• Entering test data to test and issue management systems
• Building test fixtures, maintaining equipment, tools and assets for testing, including calibration and inventory records
• Keeping records of sample and prototype inventory
• Working with external resources such as accredited laboratories
• Providing recommendations for process, tools and test methods improvement
• Supporting formulation of user and product requirement specifications to ensure the specification items are testable
• Adhering to the letter and spirit of OrganOx's Code of Conduct and all other company policies

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Hands‑on experience in executing test procedures for the mechatronic system
• Strong understanding and/or experience with mechanical/electronics testing, software‑driven mechatronic devices, precision control, fluid flow control and/or hydraulics
• Able to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation
• Proven experience in infrastructure and tool qualifications
• Excellent documentation skills and experience in common test and issue management systems (e.g. Azure DevOps, JIRA, GitHub)
• Basic knowledge of medical device standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test procedures and protocols
• Willing to collaborate with stakeholders, provide timely feedback, and progress updates
• Proficiency in using test equipment in the field of electronics, electrical, and mechanical
• Experience with test automation tools or scripting is desirable

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences or a related field
• A well‑established and proven track record in systems testing within the medical device industry is desirable
• Ability to travel 10%

Benefits

At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work‑life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, race, or any other characteristics protected by law.