Job Description

Careers that Change Lives Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our R&D Organization to support development of formal tests for application software for cardiac ablation systems. The Senior Software Test Engineer will also be responsible for supporting the design of processes and automated test systems to support this effort. A Day in the Life Areas of responsibilities will include executing 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 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. The candidate must: . Support 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE . 8+ 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. . 4 + years of direct application testing experience, preferably within in a Windows desktop 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 com munication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely summarize complex technical concepts and problems. DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS . Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio and Test Manager. . 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. The candidate must: . Support 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE . 8+ 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. . 4 + years of direct application testing experience, preferably within in a Windows desktop 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 and Test Manager. . 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.

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