Principal Software Automation Test Engineer – Medical Devices
Medtronic
Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-Time
$122,400
OfficeSenior
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
Specific tasks include:
Evaluate requirements for quality and completeness to ensure they meet theuserneeds.
Develop test methods to be used inverification.
Leadoverall automated test strategy and implementation.
Reduce overall test burden through structured automation of existing and new testing.
Plan and Implement automation using LabView,TestComplete, and similar utilities.
Designstand alonestandaloneautomation applications as needed for specialized functionality.
UseofAI tools for developing testing, automation, anddocumentation.,
Testing ofadvanced image reconstruction and processing algorithms.
Participate in all phases of product development asneededsuch as reviewing requirements, design, usability, riskassessmentand defects.
Responsible foridentifyingandcataloging ofsoftware defects in assignedfunctional areas.
Assistin triage,investigationand resolution of software defects
IdentifiesIdentifyplans and executestest process improvementsas a means tocontinually improve the performance of the Test Engineering team.
Generatestestprotocols based on product requirements and project needs.
Set up and use of physical imaging phantoms.
Document and report test results.
Effectively communicate and present findings.
Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
Perform all activitiesin compliance with the Quality System.
Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules,policiesor governmental regulations.
All other duties as assigned.
Must Have:MinimumRequirements
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
BSdegreein a related engineering disciplinerequired(software,biomedical,etc.)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of8years relevant experience
Nice to have:
Able to handle multiple tasks/projects
Experience with Agile and iterative development practices
Experience with development within a regulated environment
Understanding of federal and internationalmedical deviceregulations, such as FDA QSR, ISO 14971, 62304, and 13485, and EU MDR
Experience with LabView orTestComplete
Excellent interpersonal,written,and verbal communications, time management, and organizational skills
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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