Test Engineer

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Test Engineer I with our medical device client in Lafayette, CO. This is a 10‑month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

This position has the responsibility and authority to create and perform verification & validation activities for software and systems to ensure the company’s cutting‑edge medical products meet our user’s needs and our quality and reliability standards. This position requires application of technical expertise to determine and develop approaches to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed under general direction.

• Responsible for plans, schedules and equipment required for testing including tool/fixture/phantom design.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in test equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Responsible for verification and validation of new or changed products including generating plans, protocols and reports for testing performed.
• Create, develop and maintain test software.
• Ensures test equipment is in good working order and calibrated, as necessary.
• Coordinates and oversees the testing of equipment and product at outside test facilities.
• Sets up and develops test tracking, monitoring and data recording systems.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defects.
• Design, implement and/or execute automated testing.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in defect tracking and analysis.
• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and support existing products.
• Effectively communicate findings, problems and solutions to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.

• BS / BA in Engineering or Computer Science

• 1–2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 0+ years of experience with a Master's degree or higher

• Knowledge of applicable AAMI, ISO, FDA and EN standards
• Working knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience utilizing AI tools to improve work efficiency, including writing and debugging test scripts, analyzing code or requirement changes, and streamlining documentation and reporting tasks.

• Experience with medical device testing and understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR)
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities
• Experience with test automation including GUI, integration and stress testing and designing and implementing test automation frameworks, including AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment.
• Experience with Agile and iterative development practices is a plus.
• Project management skills including planning, estimation, tracking…