Systems Test Engineer - Pretesting (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• Independent planning, coordination, and execution of pre-verification, feasibility, and design optimization tests for hardware and system components in the early development phase of patient monitoring systems.
• Development and implementation of test setups, fixtures, and methods specifically tailored to the respective design evaluation.
• Analysis of test results, identification of design weaknesses, and derivation of recommendations for improving robustness, reliability, and compliance.
• Technical leadership as the central contact person for pretesting and exploratory verification within the HW Test Engineering organization.
• Consulting in test design, measurement technology, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers and technicians in best practices of test execution and evaluation.
• Continuous development of test methods, tools, and documentation standards.
• Close collaboration with development engineers to define pretest goals, acceptance criteria, and evaluation methods.
• Participation in Design Reviews, Risk Assessments, and technical discussions.
• Interface between development and verification teams to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and a coordinated test strategy.
• Execution and documentation of hardware, system, and environmental tests according to internal procedures and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601).
• Creation and maintenance of test plans, protocols, and reports to ensure traceability and regulatory conformity.
• Coordination with local test laboratories and ensuring the maintenance and calibration of all relevant equipment and facilities.

Your Profile:

• Completed degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in hardware/system design, integration, and verification, ideally in the field of medical technology or a regulated industry.
• Strong practical experience in testing, troubleshooting, and analysis of electronic systems and prototypes.
• Familiarity with development processes for medical devices (IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
• Experience with data acquisition systems, measurement technology, and automated test setups.
• Desirable: Experience with patient monitoring devices or other complex electromedical systems, knowledge in EMC and environmental testing as well as reliability engineering, experience in test automation or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Deep understanding of analog/digital electronics, embedded systems, and system integration.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving competence, and communication strength.
• Structured, practical, and proactive work style with a focus on technical excellence and quality.
• Team player and the ability to collaborate effectively with development, verification, and quality assurance.
• Negotiation-level English skills, good German skills are an advantage for communication with local test laboratories and suppliers.
• Fluent English skills, good German skills are highly desirable to ensure effective communication with local test laboratories and suppliers.

We Offer:

• A responsible position with scope for design in an innovative environment.
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams on future-oriented medical technology solutions.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.