Lead Test Engineer – Medical Device Software Automation - Minneapolis, MN - Onsite

Job Description -
Job Title: Lead Test Engineer – Medical Device Software Automation
Location: Minneapolis, MN area (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Overview:
Intellias is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to lead a strategic test automation initiative supporting an advanced medical device software program. This role will guide the transition from manual testing to a fully automated framework within a highly regulated environment. The Lead Test Engineer will define the automation strategy, implement best practices, and oversee a team of four Test Engineers to deliver a robust, scalable automation platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of four Test Engineers through all automation phases.
• Define, design, and execute the test automation strategy from inception to deployment.
• Convert existing manual test cases into automated Pytest test suites.
• Develop new automated test coverage aligned with system validation and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulated industry standards applicable to medical device software.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Track test coverage, report metrics, and continuously enhance automation efficiency.
• Partner closely with software development, QA, and product stakeholders to ensure quality alignment.
• Maintain detailed documentation ensuring requirements, tests, and results are traceable.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software testing, with 3+ years in a test leadership role.
• Proven background in regulated industries (medical device, automotive, or defense).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and Pytest for automation development.
• Strong understanding of validation, verification, and traceability practices.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Jenkins (for CI/CD integration)
• Jira and Jama Test Management
• Git-based workflows
• AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining automation frameworks and reusable test libraries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to embedded systems testing (a bonus, not mandatory).
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Familiarity with distributed engineering teams or multi-site development