Product Verification Engineer

Ascendo-Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo-Resources is seeking a Product Verification Engineer in St. Petersburg, FL. This onsite, 12+ month contract role focuses on verification planning, test protocol development, and hands-on testing across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software subsystems.

You will lead system- and subsystem-level verification, translate requirements into testable verifications, and document results for quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in product verification or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing verification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product verification plans, test protocols, and reports.
• Lead system- and subsystem-level verification activities for medical devices.
• Translate requirements into verifiable verification requirements.
• Perform hands-on lab testing (mechanical, pressure, leak, drop, aging, functional).
• Analyze data to assess performance and compliance with requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot test fixtures and equipment.
• Develop or support automated testing using Python, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and systems teams.
• Communicate findings and risks to customers and leadership.
• Support test method validation and process improvement.

Skills

Verification testing

Hands-on testing

Test planning

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

PLCs

SolidWorks

Job description

Title: Product Verification Engineer

Location: St. Petersburg, FL (Onsite)
12+ month contract

Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology

Rate: TBD

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Product Verification Engineer to lead and execute product verification and testing activities for medical devices.
• This role focuses on verification planning, test protocol development, hands-on laboratory testing, test method validation, and failure analysis across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems.
• The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, hands‑on testing experience, and the ability to work directly with customers and cross‑functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product verification plans, test protocols, procedures, and technical reports.
• Lead system‑level and subsystem‑level verification activities for medical devices.
• Translate product and customer requirements into measurable, testable, and traceable verification requirements.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory testing, including mechanical, pressure, leak, drop, aging, and functional testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to evaluate product performance and compliance with requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, reproduce failure modes, conduct root‑cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Design, build, assemble, and troubleshoot test fixtures and laboratory equipment.
• Develop or support automated and semi‑automated testing using Python, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Communicate testing progress, technical findings, risks, and results directly to customers and engineering leadership.
• Support test method validation and continuous improvement of verification processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in product verification, test engineering, design engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong hands‑on experience developing and executing engineering test procedures and protocols.
• Experience using laboratory testing equipment for tensile/compression, pressure, leak, drop, aging, acoustic, or similar testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, root‑cause analysis, and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement systems.
• Ability to analyze technical data and prepare clear engineering reports.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in St. Petersburg, FL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in medical device product development, verification, or validation.
• Knowledge of medical device design controls, requirements traceability, and test method validation.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA design controls, and IEC 60601-1.
• Experience developing automated test systems using Python, LabVIEW, or PLC‑based controls.
• Experience designing mechanical test fixtures using SolidWorks 2024 or newer, or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Experience working directly with customers on engineering projects.
• Experience testing electromechanical devices integrating mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software components.