R&D Validation Engineer — Medical Devices & Compliance

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified R&D Test Engineer to develop and execute verification plans, manage a testing lab, and ensure regulatory compliance through rigorous testing and benchmarking.

The role requires hands-on experience in design verification, test automation, and collaboration with Product Development and Quality teams to deliver reliable, safe products.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in R&D testing, product verification/validation, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience in Medical Device, Automotive, Aerospace, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in design verification and validation, preferably within regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for design verification, process characterization, and validation.
• Manage R&D prototype/testing laboratory, equipment, and budget planning.
• Maintain testing equipment with calibration and qualification.
• Design and implement automated and manual test procedures for verification and regression testing.
• Lead verification/validation activities to ensure IEC, FDA, GMP, ISO compliance.
• Conduct benchmarking tests to evaluate product quality against existing products.
• Develop and validate testing equipment, fixtures, and test setups.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Quality teams on feasibility testing.
• Liaise with external laboratories and vendors for data and test equipment.
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools.
• Work with development teams to resolve testing issues early in the lifecycle.
• Communicate risks and testing concerns to Test/Team Lead.
• Prepare and present test reports and findings to project/management teams.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Test planning

Design verification

Test automation

Statistical analysis (Minitab)

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering

Related discipline

Tools

Minitab

Job description

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified R&D Test Engineer to develop and execute verification plans, manage a testing lab, and ensure regulatory compliance through rigorous testing and benchmarking.

The role requires hands-on experience in design verification, test automation, and collaboration with Product Development and Quality teams to deliver reliable, safe products.