Join our team as a Verification & Validation Engineer
Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999 the company utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas.
The goal is to support enduring change in clinical practice that reduces challenges of respiratory patients, improves healthcare outcomes, and alleviates cost.
Sentec applies latest scientific results and engineering technologies across the three core platforms transcutaneous monitoring, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation and electrical impedance tomography. The company researches, develops and manufactures all products exclusively in-house.
Sentec earned Kununu’s Top Company award in 2025 and 2026
Own and lead verification & validation (V&V) planning, coordination, and execution for development outputs at product/system level across product lines (TCM, IPV, EIT), ensuring timely delivery of objective evidence for technical documentation and approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Accountable for overall V&V strategy and execution for development outputs at product/system level (verification, validation, and test evidence)
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Create, maintain, and communicate the overall V&V plan (scope, methods, acceptance criteria, responsibilities, timelines) aligned with project milestones
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Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements and risk controls to test cases and results; document test evidence (protocols, reports, deviations) for incorporation into technical documentation
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Coordinate closely with Development, RA/QA, Systems Engineering, and Production/Service to plan tests, clarify acceptance criteria, and drive timely resolution of V&V findings
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Define test concepts and implement manual and automated tests (test cases, scripts, tools) including test method development where needed
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Drive continuous improvements of the methodology to increase efficiency during the projects’ V&V phase.
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Manage collaboration with external test labs and suppliers to organize and execute approval/qualification tests (including planning, quotations, schedules, sample logistics, and review of reports) in line with applicable standards
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Apply a risk-based approach to V&V planning (e.g., based on hazard/risk analysis), and assess V&V impact of design changes to keep plans current
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Track V&V progress and quality (e.g., test coverage, pass/fail, open findings, schedule risks) and provide clear status reporting and escalations to stakeholders
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in medical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or similar
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At least 2+ years professional Experience in product and/or software testing (manual and automated in a regulated industry) is a strong advantage
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Proactive mindset with high level of initiative and ownership (end-to-end accountability)
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Structured and reliable way of working, with ability to plan and prioritize across multiple parallel topics and stakeholders
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Very good communication skills in English (spoken and written), including clear technical documentation and cross-functional coordination
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Experience with test tools/environments and data analysis to efficiently execute and interpret tests (automation is a plus)
Benefits
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Meaningful activity on products that enable a personalized therapy for patients
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Flat hierarchy, short decision-making processes, interdisciplinary collaboration
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Opportunity to contribute and develop your skills in an agile company
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