QA Lead -Robotics-Based Test Automation

Location: Lake Forest, CA (Onsite- 5 days a week onsite)

Job Description:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Software and System level "Verification and Validation" expertise & hands-on experience in design & development of quality end-to-end workflows for regression and reusability.
• 3+ years of experience working as an onsite-offsite coordinator; 5+ years of hands-on automation software testing experience preferably with complex medical devices.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with the Ranorex Automation Tool and developing testing scripts using C#.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
• Understanding of SDLC, specifically automated QA processes in hybrid (+iterative waterfall) or agile development environments.
• Working knowledge of version control using Visual Studio or another Git Client is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of designing and maintaining pipelines under Azure CI/CD is needed.
• Ability to coordinate testing activities that combine traditional software/system verification with physical, robot-executed test scenarios.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) for test script generation and test design acceleration.

Strongly preferred:

• Ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
• Familiarity with software design patterns and automation framework & architecture.
• Experience with networking tools for troubleshooting issues related to data transfer and performance across a network.
• Exposure to robotics-based or physical test automation, humanoid/robotic arm systems, or HW-in-the-loop testing is a plus.
• Proven track record of applying AI-assisted coding/testing tools on a live project, with measurable impact on test development speed or coverage.
• May be assigned other duties or special projects as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Capable and competent in following the directions and guidelines from the Automation Architect.
• Managing and supervising the offshore testing team and software verification activities by supporting pre-verification and leading formal verification testing for complex medical devices.
• Orchestrating automation code implementation and execution between offshore resources to manage testing activities across multiple test systems, including robot-executed test scenarios.
• Working closely with the Automation Architect, Robotics Engineer, Manual Lead, Test Engineers and Development teams to effectively understand automation, robotics, and manual requirements and carry out day-to-day project automation activities.
• Overseeing both traditional software QA workflows and robot-based physical test execution as a unified verification strategy.
• Driving adoption of AI-assisted testing practices across the QA team to improve test development speed and coverage.
• Being a proactive team player — flexible and adaptable to changing daily activities and schedules, adept at working under tight deadlines and juggling multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.