Sr Software Test Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 98,400.00 - 147,600.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Innovation
Mergers and acquisitions
Test strategy
Quality assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Agile
Scrum
Instrumentation
Real-time
Embedded systems
Sensors
Electromechanics
Training
Mentorship
Healthcare information technology
IMPACT
Robotics
Test plans
Scripting
Functional requirements
Workflow analysis
Documentation
System testing
Python
C++
Software development
MATLAB
Simulink
Manual testing
Automated testing
Testing
Medical devices
Management
Computer hardware
Communication
Collaboration
Problem solving
Public relations
Leadership
Health care
Recovery
Research and Development
Policies
Law

Job Details

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.

A Day in the Life
Medtronic's Surgical Operating Unit is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve.

Make your impact by exploring a career with the world's leading Medical Device company, striving "to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life."
As a Senior Software Test Engineer working in the Seaport District of Boston, MA, you will use your growing understanding of software verification techniques for medical or other regulated systems. You will develop understanding of the SW Architecture, learning test strategy, build hands on experience in developing, execution and release activities of Software test in compliance with regulatory standards.

As a member of the Controls Verification team, you will be fully engaged with an Agile scrum team and directly work on the verification of the control software for the instrumentation's robotic subsystem. This involves hands on developing automated and manual tests to verify the sophisticated embedded real-time platform and the instrument control software for the operation of the embedded actuator and sensor hardware. In addition, the role will involve supporting the electromechanical verification of the core surgical instruments, stapling and ligature instruments with the corresponding control software.

Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine the best of your experience with training and mentorship to move your career forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. If you are a pioneer and would like to have a big impact into the new world of medical robotics - then come join our team!

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
  • Tests the functionality and performance of software applications or systems software.
  • Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in software applications and systems software.
  • Ensures software applications or systems software meets technical and functional requirements.
  • Performs workflow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements.
  • Works with development to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.
  • Reviews test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies.


Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors degree required and 4 years of experience
  • Or advanced degree and 2 years of experience required


Nice to Have
  • Proficient with software or system testing in similar industry is a plus.
  • Proficient in Python or C++ coding ability.
  • Some experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink experience.
  • Experience with Medical Product verification and FDA guidance.
  • Understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
  • Experience with manual test or automated test script development and execution.
  • Experience testing medical devices controlled by software.
  • Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
  • Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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 90,000+ 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 .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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