Manufacturing System Test Engineer - Varian

Varian is the world’s largest manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton solutions and brachytherapy. Our vision is a world without fear of cancer.

To meet this challenge, we equip the world with new tools for fighting cancer.

We now have an opportunity within our Manufacturing Engineering team @ Varian, Crawley, UK.

This role will be responsible for Manufacturing Engineering Systems Test support to both Design and Manufacturing departments within Varian.

Role Responsibilities:
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test tools, and completes specifications and procedures for new and existing products.
• Designs, develops, implements, and maintains cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Generate and process Engineering Change Notification requests (ECNs) and facilitate their appropriate introduction into production.
• Documents work/deliverables according to the company standards and industry regulations. 
• Work with other departments, customers and suppliers to provide practical technical solutions, quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Audit Vendors to establish capacity / capability and processes.
• Develop creative and innovative design and test solutions, suitable for manufacture, for new and existing products, systems, and assemblies.
• Give input to the checking process for verifying design solutions from other engineers.
• Manage workload to achieve project time lines and perform other related duties as directed by the general needs of the department.

Skills & Experience Required:
• Relevant technical education and practical experience gained in a small batch Electro Mechanical environment (medical device industry desirable).
• Ensure that programs are in compliance with standards for good laboratory practices (GLP), good manufacturing practices (GMP) and/or good clinical practices (GCP).
• A working knowledge of IEC and FDA QSR regulations.
• Must have experience and competency in process validation as well as mechanical verification testing and associated documentation creation.
• Ability to compare test results with predicted results to verify designs against requirements.
• Proficient in appropriate CAD tools and techniques. Use of analysis software. Detail drawing and assembly production and 3D information exchange.
• Able to work on own initiative, ability to act independently and exercise judgement and discretion in making decisions.
• Problem solver & Innovative thinker.

At Varian, our culture is centered on fostering the creative potential of every employee through teamwork and collaboration. Our employees embrace our core values: Customers first, Doing well by doing the right thing, Inspired innovation and A partner for life.