Principal Software Test Engineer
Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is looking for a Principal Software Test Engineer to join our R&D Organization to lead development of formal tests for application software for cardiac ablation systems. The Principal Software Test Engineer will also be responsible for leading the design of processes and automated test systems to support this effort.
Areas of responsibilities will include leading and removing roadblocks for an extended, remote team which executes application software test system design, test requirements, test procedures, manual testing, and test automation in C#. The candidate will propose a mix of manual, semi-automated, and automated testing to be implemented depending on automation feasibility, specific functionality coverage, and program needs. Candidates must be able to plan and organize test cases and strategy, generate and review traceability to design requirements, and develop and review test specifications and test reports in compliance with design control procedures used within the medical device industry. Candidates must be willing to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking, team environment.
CAS R&D seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action.
A Day in the Life
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate must:
· Lead the verification testing effort for Windows-based computing systems software, which is integrated with mechanical and electrical systems.
· Work in an evolving, maturing Agile environment as part of scrum team, in consultation with scrum masters, product owners, and developers.
· Investigate, propose, and implement new technologies or processes which improve the reliability and efficiency of software testing.
· Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
· Effectively work with individuals from various engineering disciplines in a variety of locations, including supporting Manufacturing in troubleshooting operations through assembly and test.
· Provide technical assistance to other functional departments such as Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing.
· 12+ years of application testing and/or development experience with bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Science, Software, Biomedical, or Electrical preferred), or 5+ years of experience with additional advanced degree.
· 5+ years of direct application testing experience, preferably within in a Windows environment and including automation.
· Strong experience in technical specification, traceability analysis, and report writing.
· Ability to mentor and review the work of less experienced and/or remote engineering teams.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Ability to work in a multi-site team environment displaying strong collaboration skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely summarize complex technical concepts and problems.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio, Test Manager, Appium, or Squish.
· Experience developing test software and automation with C# language and .NET framework.
· Experience with security techniques and protocols.
· Experience with medical devices or other regular industries, cardiac ablation or electrophysiology products are a plus.
· Specific knowledge of FDA software validation requirements and international medical device standards such as 62304.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.
· May need to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
· Employee must occasionally lift and move up to 30 lbs.
· Employee may need to work on-site with test setups and equipment in-office up to approximately 50% of time. 3 or more days/week expected for on-site collaborative work.
About Medtronic
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