Staff Systems Verification Engineer Digital Projects

**Life Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living**.**  Smith + Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is on a journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in wound care. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Engineer to join our Systems Testing Team The **Staff Systems Test Engineer** will act as a test lead on digital and electromechanical device projects, providing test strategy and planning across the full product development lifecycle. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience in developing and executing test strategies, including test automation tools and frameworks. The role will report to the AWM R&D Systems Test Manager. **What will you be doing?** * Responsible for generating & implementing system level testing and verification & validation strategy, including planning * Developing and validating test environments for testing battery operated low power microcontroller products, some with wireless PAN and LPWAN communications e.g. BLE, Zigbee, NFC, UWB, NB-IoT, LTE-M * Identifying the need for, evaluating, selecting, and developing the framework for medical device integration testing which includes creating automated and manual environments * Interacting with system engineers, hardware designers and software developers to develop and maintain an expert understanding of the systems * Acting as a senior member in a team of system test engineers in test efforts with internal and external resources, possibly in remote locations * Work effectively cross-functionally with Clinical, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory and others to ensure inputs are considered and accounted for in test execution * Performing test activities while ensuring compliance with quality policies, procedures, and practices including ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA and MDR design control requirements for medical devices * Identifies opportunities to improve team productivity, and collaboratively defines and executes initiatives to realize improvements * Providing test forecasts and identifying test lab needs for future projects **What will you need to be successful?** * To thrive in this role, you'll ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, a relevant scientific or engineering area, or sufficient relevant technical experience. If you’ve gone further with a Master’s or PhD in one of those fields, that’s a big plus. * At least 7 years’ experience in product development, including experience developing medical devices where one of the following is applied: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practice, FDA 21 Code Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 820, or ISO (International Standards Organization) 13485:2016. * Experience working on products that combine hardware and software is important, especially if you’ve delivered medical device software that complies with IEC 62304. * Be able to effectively communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience. * Experience in identifying the need for, scoping and development of test environments, including automation. Experience with Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW preferable. * Experience with requirement generation and management using tools such as Cockpit, Jama, DOORS or similar * Ability to work on-site in Hull with a team of engineers * Up to 15% travel **You. Unlimited** We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. * **Inclusion, Diversity and Equity:** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ * **Your Future:** Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options and a car allowance. * **Work/Life Balance:** Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! * **Your Wellbeing:** Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. * **Flexibility:** Hybrid Working Model (3+ days on site per week). * **Training:** Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship. * **Extra Perks:** Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts. 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