Test Engineer - Diagnostics / Medical Devices

CY Partners; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering biotech organization in Bristol is seeking a Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, and optimization of advanced diagnostic systems. This role involves hands-on testing, collaborating with engineers, and managing projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in testing complex systems such as medical diagnostics. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on complex medical diagnostic systems or related electromechanical instruments.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Proven ability to design and execute verification and validation test plans.

Responsibilities

• Testing complex instrument systems including electromechanical, software, thermal, and optical subsystems.
• Developing and optimising test protocols in collaboration with engineers.
• Managing and delivering your own projects from concept through to completion.

Skills

Hands-on testing and validation

Experience with complex systems

Communication skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

BEng / MEng / PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

CAD software (Fusion360, SolidWorks)

Job description

Test Engineer Diagnostics / Medical Devices

Permanent, Full-Time

Based in Bristol

£ Competitive salary + Benefits

Are you a hands-on Engineer with a passion for testing and validating complex diagnostic systems?

Would you like to play a key role in developing next-generation molecular diagnostics with real-world clinical impact?

My client is a pioneering biotech organisation developing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies that combine machine learning, DNA sequencing, and advanced engineering to revolutionise the detection of disease. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to bring onboard a Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, and optimisation of highly specialised instrumentation within their R&D team.

Working in close collaboration with engineers and scientists across disciplines, you ll contribute directly to the validation and verification of novel medical technologies - ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance across every stage of product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing complex instrument systems including electromechanical, software, thermal, and optical subsystems.
• Developing and optimising test protocols in collaboration with mechanical and manufacturing engineers.
• Providing technical insights and feedback from testing to guide design decisions and product improvements.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to drive verification and validation (V&V), troubleshooting and design control activities.
• Building, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialised instrumentation, including deployment and support at partner sites.
• Managing and delivering your own projects from concept through to completion.
• Supporting the implementation of ISO 13485 compliant quality processes.
• Drafting and maintaining detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports.

Qualifications

• BEng / MEng / PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics etc.) or equivalent working experience.
• Hands‑on experience with testing and validation of complex systems e.g. combining fluidic, mechanical, optical, and thermal subsystems.
• Proven experience working on complex medical diagnostic systems or related electromechanical instruments.
• Proven ability to design and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans and author associated SOPs.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and design documentation.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software (e.g. Fusion360, SolidWorks).
• Clear communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to varied stakeholders.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced R&D environments.

Beneficial

• Experience within the Medical Device, Biotechnology or Life Sciences sectors.
• Experience testing and maintaining early prototype stage systems.
• Experience developing products under Design Controls within an ISO 13485 or ISO 14971 compliant environment.

Whether you re currently working in test and verification within MedTech or looking to step into a role with greater technical variety, this Bristol-based opportunity offers a chance to be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation creating life-saving diagnostic solutions.

For further information, please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for further information.

Key Words

Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, Systems Engineer, Instrumentation, Electromechanical, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, IVD, Biotech, V&V, Verification and Validation, ISO 13485, Design Controls, CAD, Fusion360, SolidWorks, Fluidics, Optical Systems, DNA Sequencing, Biosensing, Biotechnology, Bristol

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.