Senior Verification and Validation Engineer
Company: Vital Bio
Location: Oakville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description About You: You
possess excellent problem-solving skills and approach every problem
with a friendly and positive attitude. You are self-motivated and
have a high level of autonomy and enjoy working in a highly
technical, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. You take
ownership of a problem and seek additional information where
sufficient input is lacking to proceed with testing and see the
problem through to resolution. You take pride in making things work
and seeing others effectively use what you worked on. What You’ll
Do: Take ownership of various design verification and validation
activities; Work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to
comprehend and scrutinize complex hardware and system-level
requirements; Effectively plan out the execution of tasks and
ensure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders; Complete
documentation for results and reports to be submitted to regulatory
bodies; Use exploratory test techniques to provide early testing
feedback throughout the design and development process; Design and
develop methods and test tools, manual and automated, to aid in
efficient and systematic testing; Demonstrated use of reliability
and quality engineering methods and tools – DFMEA, life data
analysis, reliability testing, statistical analyses, etc;
Participate in the assessment of potential product hazards and
devise appropriate tests to verify mitigation of identified risks;
Participate in design reviews to discuss implementation details and
suggest improvements/features ; Accurately report and track product
defects, verify hardware bug fixes, and perform regression testing;
Assist with the process of transferring the design to
manufacturing; Manage test equipment to comply with calibration
requirements and perform inspection on equipment. What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent; 7
years of related experience; 2 years of professional experience in
a team working on new product development; Experience in a
regulated industry (specifically medical, automotive, aerospace);
Hands-on expertise with electrical test and measurement equipment:
oscilloscopes (voltage/current/power), multimeters, signal
generators, optical systems, computer vision, machine learning;
Advanced level analytical programming (Python, Matlab, etc.). Bonus
points for: Experience developing/testing/production of IVD
devices; Experience designing specialized electro-mechanical and
optomechanical test fixtures; A hands-on attitude backed by
hands-on experience Scripted automated testing (e.g. using Python
or JavaScript with Test and Measurement equipment); Familiarity
with CAD software (SolidWorks), prototyping equipment (CNC, 3D
printing, laser cutter), and general machine shop experience;
Knowledge of the following standards: IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO
14971; Experience with the medical device product development
lifecycle; Appreciation of puns! Why Join Us? At Vital, you will:
Apply deep verification and validation expertise to technology that
directly impacts patient care and diagnostic quality. You will see
your work move from rigorous testing into real-world clinical use.
You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and
scientists who value curiosity, rigor, and clear communication,
with meaningful autonomy to shape how testing is planned and
executed. You will have access to advanced tools, labs, and
methodologies, and the opportunity to introduce new techniques and
standards that elevate product reliability and safety. You will
grow your career across the full product lifecycle—from concept
through verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing—in
a culture that values kindness and practical problem-solving.
Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s
demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant
certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and
organizational factors. This role is a current, onsite vacancy.
Keywords: Vital Bio, Yuba City , Senior Verification and Validation Engineer, Engineering , Oakville, California
