Validation Engineer

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.

With approximately 3,000 employees worldwide and reported sales of $1.1 billion in 2023, LivaNova is a medical innovator that designs, develops and manufactures devices for cardiovascular procedures and neuromodulation. We are a passionate and committed community, united by a desire to create meaningful products and therapies that transform the lives of patients around the world. We do that every day by honoring our values of putting patients first, introducing meaningful innovation, acting with agility, committing to quality and integrity, working collaboratively and inclusively.

This is a great time to be part of LivaNova. Our business is on a growth trajectory, and we have ambitious plans. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to help us on this exciting journey. Could that be you?

Essentials Job Functions

The Validation Engineer will work on a project that sets ambitious goals in terms of both content and timelines.

He/she will conduct validation activities in accordance with project plan and deadlines.

He/she will conduct research activities, parallel to the project, to develop methods for characterizing polymeric materials.

He/she will develop models aimed at the optimization of the product design and at the fulfillment of ambitious technical goals.

Rapid increase in project responsibilities.

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering.

Work Experience

Not strictly needed, but any work experience in similar industries or in private/public research institutions is highly appreciated.

Proved experience in modeling/or cardiovascular engineering.

Language

Italian: mother tongue

English: fluent

Travels

Less than 25% according to project needs.

Skills Required

Very good knowledge of

• Fluid mechanics
• Transport phenomena
• Thermodynamics
• Polymeric membrane and porous materials
• Phase separation processes for porous formation (TIPS and NIPS)
• Spinning process
• Mixing polymers with solvents
• Distillation of low-boiling solvents
• Additive manufacturing technologies for polymers.
• Good modeling capabilities in any of the aforementioned topics.
• Good experimental capabilities in any of the aforementioned topics.
• Experience in the development of experimental design to validate computational models.
• Knowledge of the following software: Ansys, Matlab, Python.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary groups of heterogeneous age and culture.
• Ability to argument complex technical topics under stressful conditions.
• Ability to adapt to situations, contexts, and unexpected changes, maintaining a positive and creative approach.
• Inclination to self-education and self-motivation.

Welcome to impact. Welcome to innovation. Welcome to your new life.