Product Validation Test Engineer

Barco Healthcare is looking for a hands‑on Test Engineer to join our R&D team and support the development and industrialisation of next‑generation surgical products.

About the Role

In this role, you will work in an international, multidisciplinary R&D environment, playing a key part in ensuring product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyse design inputs, project specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Define and execute test plans in collaboration with NPI project managers
• Perform verification and validation testing across different development stages
• Support and execute:
• EMC testing
• Electrical safety testing
• Coordinate testing activities with external laboratories and notified bodies
• Conduct gap and conformity analysis against applicable international standards
• Support industrialisation activities, including zero‑series and pre‑series builds
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, documentation, and tools
• Collaborate effectively with local teams and Barco headquarters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory or test environment
• Exposure to testing, validation, or certification activities
• Ability to work independently, organise work, and take initiative
• Strong communication skills and a structured, analytical mindset
• Fluent in Italian and English

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the medical device / healthcare industry
• Familiarity with EMC, environmental, and electrical safety testing
• Knowledge of medical device standards (e.g. IEC 60601 series)
• Background in testing laboratories, notified bodies, or other regulated industries