Verification Engineer

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Missionto create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don't just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives

Verification Engineer (m/f/d)

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Verification Engineer to join our international R&D team in Munich. You will contribute to a high-priority, cross-disciplinary product development project focused on a next-generation Heart-Lung Machine used during cardiac surgery. This life-support system integrates complex software and hardware functionalities, requiring thorough verification at subsystem and system levels.

This role offers the opportunity to grow within a highly regulated and innovative environment, contributing to the development of medical devices that make a real difference in patient care.

General Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of verification strategies for software-driven electromechanical medical devices at subsystem and system levels.
• Design and execute test cases based on design input requirements and risk analysis.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of test fixtures and test benches for manual and automated testing.
• Participate in the creation and execution of test automation scripts and frameworks.
• Document verification activities in compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, MDR).
• Analyze test results and report defects using structured bug tracking tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, systems, clinical) to ensure comprehensive verification coverage.
• Contribute to the preparation of verification documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Maintain and improve existing test environments and support their extension as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in (medical) engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Some years of experience in software and system verification, preferably within the medical device or regulated industry.
• Experience in test design, test execution, and bug reporting.
• Strong analytical skills in understanding requirements and defining accurate test scenarios to ensure high coverage.
• Good documentation skills for preparing V&V documentation aligned with regulatory standards (FDA, MDR).
• Familiarity with automated requirements and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS).
• Basic experience with test automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, CAPL, VTestStudio).
• Exposure to CAN-Bus communication and Vector tools (e.g., CANoe, CAPL).
• Understanding relevant standards such as IEC and IEC 62304 is beneficial.
• Experience in test bench or test fixture design, maintenance, and improvement.
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
• Travel 5 %

What we can offer you

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:

• A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth
• Exposure to a State-of-the-Art medical device development process, in close co-operation with international clinicians
• Competitive base salary

• Variable short-term & long-term incentives

• Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues' contributions and achievements

If you like the sound of the above and feel energized by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you

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