Test Engineer

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Test Engineer

Reporting to: Formulation Science Manager

Hours per week: 38.5

Shift Work: No

Travel: Occasional between sites

Direct Reports: None

JOB PURPOSE

The Test Engineer will take ownership for providing lab-based testing expertise supporting the development of new medical devices in a regulated medical device environment.

The successful candidate will be principally responsible for conducting and documenting tests on new products using established test protocols. This is an essential aspect of our product development process verifying that products meet specification prior to placing them on the market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of new devices, from early-stage product concepts to ready for clinical trial product, in line with Eakin’s development strategy, quality system and development processes.
• Contribute as a team member to allocated work-streams within development projects, to meet project targets and ensure products meet with customer expectations and operational needs.
• Utilise formulation, project and engineering knowledge to draft extracts of reports for review.
• Carry out testing of incoming materials and competitor products as required. Providing appropriate reports.
• Contribute to all stages of testing activities for development projects, such as the creation of test protocols, analysis of results and report writing.
• Document results of the tests carried out in a clear and professional manner.
• Liaise with internal colleagues to ensure that testing requirements are understood.
• Define experimental method(s) and apparatus, including creation of test protocols, to ensure tests are carried out according to requirements.
• Ensure lab test apparatus is calibrated and maintained in operational condition.
• Carry out diligent experimental testing to a high standard, in accordance to test protocol.
• Ensuring that lab safety protocols are always adhered to.
• Ensuring that good laboratory practices (GLP) are always adhered to.
• Ensuring that that the lab is clean, tidy and organised.

Other

• To adhere to the company’s equal opportunities policy and dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ health and safety policy.
• To adhere to the company’s quality policy and environmental policy.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU’LL HAVE:

Essential

• An HNC or HND in a technical subject
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong science (preferred) or engineering background evidenced by educational subject choices.
• Evidence of strong report writing abilities – test report authoring will be a large part of the job.
• Computer literate, competent and confident in the use of data manipulation packages such as MS Excel.

Desirable

• Degree in a technical subject.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Experience of experimental diligence and data collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
• Experience in use of statistical packages e.g. MiniTab.
• Experience of good laboratory practice (GLP).
• Working knowledge of adhesives, in particular medical adhesives.
  

COMPETENCIES

Action Orientated

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, and enthusiasm.

Resourcefulness

Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Optimises Work Processes

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Tech Savvy

Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications

Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Communicates Effectively

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Instils Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm on Tuesday 6 October

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Early Closure Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that Eakin Healthcare is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.