Reliability Test Engineer

Let's transform healthcare  

At Vitestro, we are the first to introduce autonomous blood drawing technology to European hospitals. Our team is growing rapidly. Do you have the pioneering mindset required to introduce this breakthrough innovation to patients? This is your opportunity to join us as Reliability Test Engineer.  

Who we are  
At Vitestro, transforming patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is simple but profound: to improve the lives of millions of patients. With a team of over 90 passionate professionals, we tackle the most complex challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare. Staffing shortages, an aging population, and the rise in chronic diseases are huge problems the healthcare sector is currently facing. At Vitestro, we’re on a mission to address these issues by improving patient care with our unique technology—and yes, we’re bloody serious about that! Our culture is driven by innovation, a can-do mentality, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s what sets us apart. If the thought of joining a dynamic, high-impact team excites you then we’d be thrilled to have you on board as we continue pioneering the future of healthcare.  

By combining AI-powered ultrasound and precision robotics, our team has developed the world’s first autonomous blood-drawing device: Aletta™. This innovation will revolutionize healthcare by enhancing efficiency and precision in patient care. As we achieved a major milestone with the launch of our device to our first customers, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as we expand further into European and US markets in the years ahead.  

About the job  

We are looking for a Reliability Test Engineer with a passion for ensuring the reliability and performance of robotic systems. Working alongside our team of experienced systems, software, and mechanical engineers, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the reliability test setups for a medical device, which includes a 6-DOF robotic positioning system. You will coordinate the execution of reliability tests, analyze results, report and resolve issues, while collaborating with the team to implement improvements. 

Must-have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science or higher 

• At least 3 years of experience in testing high-tech devices, including professional roles or relevant internships 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, document, and resolve technical issues 

• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting test data to support reliability assessments 

• Python experience (to support the system release process tooling) 

• Solid verbal and written communication skills 

Nice to have’s:

• Experience with the testing of robotic systems, mechatronics systems, and/or medical devices 

• Flexible and open mindset, with ‘I will make it work’ mentality 

• Eager to drive his/her own development. 

• Fluent in English 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary including pension plan 

• 25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position 

• Hybrid work model 

• Working together in a high-skilled team with our home base in Utrecht 

• Frequent out-of-work activities with our team (such as our Skitestro ski-trip) 

• Annual training budget of €2000 

• Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics 

We offer an environment where you can make a lot of impact, as you are joining a growing scale-up in MedTech. Our team of driven and talented colleagues enjoys solving the challenges in developing, manufacturing, and completing our breakthrough medical device. While working in an open culture, we strive for excellence in all domains. We believe in taking courage and like to challenge each other. We learn and teach, regardless of age, nationality or gender. 

Are you excited?  

We totally understand that and so are we! By joining us, you can play an active role in changing the future of health care. Excited to join our revolution? Then we’d love to hear from you!  

If you think you've got what it takes, but you don't meet all the requirements - we still recommend you apply. We would love to learn about your interest and experience, and consider if you can be a good fit for Vitestro. Nobody is a perfect fit, and we welcome applications with imperfections. We offer a learning environment where we grow together!  

For recruitment agencies – we are currently happy with the way we manage our process and fill our vacancies with our own efforts. Thank you.