Join our Product Development team in Royston, Hertfordshire as a Test Engineer on a 12 month fixed term contract. We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our Product Development team at Sartorius. In this role, you will support research and development activities across the organisation by applying appropriate research theories, principles and models to plan and run experiments, then analysing and summarising results and presenting your findings to internal and external stakeholders. The team currently consists of 4 professionals and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available full-time on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be based at our Royston site with some flexibility to work from home on an occasional basis subject to workload. Grow with us – Your Responsibilities On a daily basis you will review and produce test plans, protocols, results and related documentation Design and deliver verification & validation activities Create test protocols, including test cases and test methods Support the management of test documentation during execution, including anomaly tracking and reporting Create and maintain templates for test documentation and reporting to ensure consistency and traceability What will convince us An academic degree in Engineering would be beneficial, a Science degree or strong relevant experience within a highly regulated industry will also be considered Previous experience of: integrated system testing of complex electro/mechanical products combining hardware and software product validation, with a solid understanding of the product lifecycle Ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team Strong attention to detail with a process driven approach Flexible and adaptable, able to re-prioritise workload to meet changing demands in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to analyse issues quickly, identify root cause and implement practical solutions In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. What we offer As a growing global life science company stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network Health & Well-Being : Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services Benefits Attractive Working Conditions: 37.5 hours working week 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays Free parking on site Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave Free hot and cold drinks Regular social events and free exercise classes Competitive benefits package, including: Group Personal Pension Plan Private Medical Insurance Private Dental Insurance Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Cycle to work scheme About Sartorius Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers