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Job Title: R&D Verification & Validation EngineerJob Description

As an R&D Verification and Validation Engineer, you will plan and execute design verification and validation activities. Your role will ensure regulatory compliance by inspecting, measuring, analyzing, auditing, calibrating, and testing instrumentation, equipment, software/hardware, machines, and/or procedures. You will identify problems and their sources, correcting them efficiently, while creating and documenting an evidence trail to demonstrate that testing procedures and protocols are accurate and follow regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

+ Lead test method development activities for test method verifications and validations, including test fixture design, equipment acquisition, equipment qualifications, and hardware/software validation.

+ Test and evaluate new and existing products of moderate to advanced complexity, interpreting data and evaluating product performance to verify product requirements and design inputs.

+ Execute the development of verification and validation protocols, issuing reports for regulatory audits, submissions, and requests.

+ Manage assigned projects, establish appropriate timelines, and ensure that deadlines/project goals are met.

+ Analyze test results and lead product design and failure investigations.

+ Determine the root cause of defects, safety risks, and performance problems, providing risk assessments and identifying mitigating factors.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in test method validation, verification & validation, and testing protocols.

+ Experience in medical device industry.

+ Expertise in root cause investigations to determine defects and performance problems.

+ Capability to set up acceptance criteria and use analysis software.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent knowledge.

+ At least 2 years of experience with verification or validation processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions.

+ Experience evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, laws, and regulations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a collaborative team environment with 14 other engineers. You will work closely with technicians in the lab as well as other engineers. The team has experienced significant growth, doubling in size over the past two years, and the company has expanded its lab facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mundelein, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vernon Hills,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.