Senior Engineer- Test Validation

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in North Andover, MA, seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee Test Method Validation and V&V processes in a fully onsite lab environment. The role emphasizes strong statistics, technical writing, and protocol development to verify medical device test methods.

The candidate will write and review validation protocols, improve existing test methods, and guide technicians and junior engineers. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in medical devices are required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing skills for protocol development and review.
• Ability to develop and improve test methods with a knowledge of medical device verification.
• Proficiency in statistics and sample size rationale development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Test Method Validation for Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures diligently.
• Improve existing Test Methods to enhance control and reduce variability.
• Develop sample size rationales utilizing a strong statistical background.
• Write and review protocols for Test Method Validation.
• Provide guidance to technicians and junior engineers on test method validation tasks.

Skills

Technical writing

Statistics

Test method development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Test Method Validation

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to oversee Test Method Validation processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong statistical background and possess exceptional analytical and technical writing skills. This role requires creativity and expertise in medical device verification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Test Method Validation for Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures diligently.
• Improve existing Test Methods to enhance control and reduce variability.
• Develop sample size rationales utilizing a strong statistical background.
• Write and review protocols for Test Method Validation.
• Provide guidance to technicians and junior engineers on test method validation tasks.

Essential Skills

• Strong technical writing skills for protocol development and review.
• Ability to develop and improve test methods with a knowledge of medical device verification.
• Proficiency in statistics and sample size rationale development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality background preferred.
• Ability to provide guidance to technicians and junior engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at our North Andover location within a lab environment. The position requires adherence to a laboratory setting, emphasizing safety and precision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Andover, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Andover,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.