Product Test Engineer - Digital Health Innovation

Newton Colmore

Oxford

3 weeks ago

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Newton Colmore is working with a medical devices company that's redefining how clinical trials and patient monitoring are conducted worldwide. Their platform combines custom hardware, cloud applications, and advanced machine learning to deliver life-changing physiological insights.

As a Product Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of this novel system. You'll become the go-to expert on a complex ecosystem spanning IoT hardware and cloud-based software, working closely with engineering and scientific teams to uphold the highest standards.

The company have an ambitious roadmap for their technology, with new features and improvements in the pipeline, and so this is a crucial role for the team that sits at the intersection of designing the product and readying it for deployment and weaves those teams together.

What You'll Do

Design and implement system test plans and cases
Execute tests and produce detailed reports to support product releases
Collaborate on automated testing frameworks and data validation processes
Compare outputs against clinical "gold standards" to ensure peak performance
Identify and manage defects throughout the development lifecycle

What We're Looking For

2+ years' experience in QA, software testing, or technical support for hardware/software products. Role can be modified to senior engineer for the right candidate.
Strong academics in either Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar
Strong understanding of SDLC/PDLC and defect management
Experience within medical devices or another highly regulated environment will benefit your application.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Career progression in a high-growth environment, which could result in assuming team leadership and growing your team.
Work alongside global leaders in medical devices and AI
Hands-on experience with sensor technology and ML infrastructure
A cooperative, mission-driven culture in a vibrant Oxfordshire setting

Ready to make an impact in digital health? Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details

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