Medical Device Verification Test Engineer

Salary: $104,000 - 135,200 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• At least 2 years of work experience in an engineering organization or research team.
• Familiarity with equipment used to measure the performance of electromechanical systems; basic knowledge of electrical systems, test equipment, and testing practices is desirable.
• Experience using tools and measurement equipment such as force gauges, calipers, Instron systems, or oscilloscopes.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical engineering calculations, including dimensional analysis.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and quick to learn complex products and processes.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision, and to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue, and organs.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and commitment to high ethical and professional standards.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience is highly preferred; experience with MATLAB, Python, and Arduino is a plus.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred; experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.

• Develop verification and validation plans and own protocols for design verification and life and reliability testing.
• Work with Design and Clinical teams to develop methods that adequately verify design requirements.
• Carry out protocol-based testing, including clinical surgical simulations and automated tests using robotic surgical systems and other equipment.
• Identify, present, and escalate issues and failure modes found during feasibility and design verification testing.
• Partner with engineering teams on failure investigations and root cause analysis, and document findings in test reports.
• Design and document test fixtures and aids, identify opportunities to improve fixture designs, and release fixture documentation through Agile using SolidWorks.
• Translate functional requirements into suitable acceptance criteria, test cases, and test methods.
• Train test technicians on test methods and procedures.
• Support timely project completion and alert direct management when constraints put delivery at risk.
• Follow department and standard operating procedures, and ensure adequate supplies of test articles, equipment, and materials.

• Arduino
• Support
• Matlab
• Python
• Security

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We offer a Test Engineer opportunity within a New Product Verification Department focused on the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of products for patients, surgeons, and hospitals. The team supports product and process quality, new product development and production, and robotic product lines, including diagnostic systems, endoscopic instruments, and accessories. Work is split between a desk and a laboratory, with hands-on use of robotic systems, mechanical and electrical test fixtures, and microscopes; laboratory work may involve animal blood and tissue, detergents, and other chemicals used to reprocess medical devices. Compensation is $50–$65 per hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k), health savings account, disability and life insurance, paid sick leave where required, supplemental plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and career development opportunities. Eligibility and benefit terms vary by employment status, service length, and location, and paid sick leave follows applicable state and municipal requirements. We are Cynet Systems Inc., a technology staffing and workforce solutions company founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area. We serve organizations across the United States and Canada in technology, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, and hold MBE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II certifications.

last updated 42 week of 2026