Medical Device Development Engineer jobs

Validation Engineers in medical device settings could play a crucial role in ensuring that Class III systems meet rigorous regulatory standards and deliver safe, effective outcomes for patients. This position represents an opportunity to register your interest in future validation engineering roles where your expertise in ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 could directly support the delivery of life-changing medical technology.

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About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in Validation Engineer positions within Class III medical device development and manufacturing. Roles of this type may sit within quality-focused, collaborative teams where validation work directly supports regulatory compliance, product safety and the path to market for innovative healthcare solutions.

Typical role overview

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £300–400 per day
• Domain: Class III medical device · validation and compliance

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Supporting the design and execution of validation protocols and test plans aligned to ISO 13485 and IEC 62304
• Conducting system validation activities, including functional testing, performance verification and safety assessments
• Documenting validation results, deviations and corrective actions in line with regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality and regulatory affairs to resolve validation findings
• Maintaining traceability between user needs, design specifications and validation evidence
• Contributing to the preparation and organisation of validation documentation for regulatory submissions

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 in a medical device or comparable regulated environment
• Hands-on experience in validation testing, test automation or quality assurance within a Class III or similarly regulated product setting
• Solid understanding of design controls, change management and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Proficiency with test planning tools, test case management and documentation practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Exposure to cutting-edge Class III medical device validation and the opportunity to contribute to products that reach patients
• Development of deep expertise in regulated validation methodologies and compliance frameworks
• Collaboration across quality, engineering and regulatory teams, building broader product and compliance knowledge
• Potential for contract extension and progression based on performance and business need
• Flexibility within a contract role structure, with day rates of £300–400 dependent on experience and expertise

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