Reliability Performance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Reliability Performance Engineer

Location: Parkway Deerfield IL

Duration: 12+ Months

Description:

We are seeking a Reliability Performance Engineer to develop and execute testing documentation and scripts that validate and verify both physical and digital medical products.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing test protocols that ensure product reliability, security, and performance under various conditions, including high-volume simulations, network interactions, and cybersecurity challenges.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in test automation, system validation, and compliance-driven testing within the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed test plans, scripts, and protocols to validate software, firmware, and hardware components of medical devices.

• Develop and automate tests that simulate high-volume data processing, real-world network interactions, and security threats.

• Conduct functional, integration, and system-level testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

• Perform manual and automated testing for both digital (software-based) and physical (hardware-based) products.

• Design and execute high-volume simulations to evaluate device performance under extreme workloads.

• Validate network reliability by simulating real-world connectivity scenarios, including cloud, IoT, and hospital network environments.

• Conduct cybersecurity testing, including penetration testing, encryption validation, and threat modeling.

• Analyze test results, identify failure points, and collaborate with R&D, engineering, and security teams for issue resolution.

• Document testing methodologies, defects, and performance metrics in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and HIPAA regulations.

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) based on test findings.

• Work closely with software developers, network engineers, and product designers to refine product testing approaches.

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• Stay updated on medical device regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and emerging testing technologies.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in software/hardware testing, automation, or medical device validation.

• Strong knowledge of test scripting languages (Python, Java, C#, or similar).

• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, JIRA, Selenium, Appium, Cypress).

• Familiarity with network protocols, security testing, and performance benchmarking.

• Understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971 (Risk Management), and IEC 60601 standards.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based medical device testing (AWS, Azure, IoT platforms).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, FIPS 140-2).

• Certification in ISTQB, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

Company DescriptionSelect Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities

Company Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.\r\n\r\nBased in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities