Principal Software Automation Test Engineer – Medical Devices

Position Summary

Test Engineer within the CST Enabling Technologies, Platforms and Solutions Research and Development organization. The role focuses on delivering cutting‑edge intra‑operative imaging, navigation and robotic‑assisted surgery technology to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

• Evaluate requirements for quality and completeness to ensure they meet user needs.
• Develop test methods for verification and lead the overall automated test strategy and implementation.
• Reduce overall test burden through structured automation of existing and new testing.
• Plan and implement automation using Lab View, Test Complete, and similar utilities.
• Design standalone automation applications for specialized functionality.
• Leverage AI tools for developing testing, automation, and documentation.
• Test advanced image reconstruction and processing algorithms.
• Participate in all phases of product development, including reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment, and defects.
• Identify and catalog software defects in assigned functional areas and assist in triage, investigation, and resolution.
• Implement test process improvements to continually enhance the Test Engineering team’s performance.
• Generate test protocols based on product requirements and project needs.
• Set up and use physical imaging phantoms.
• Document and report test results and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain excellent working relationships across functions.
• Perform all activities in compliance with the Quality System, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Accomplish all other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in a related engineering discipline (software, biomedical, etc.).
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects.
• Experience with Agile and iterative development practices.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of federal and international medical device regulations such as FDA QSR, ISO 14971, ISO 62304, ISO 13485, and EU MDR.
• Proficiency with Lab View or Test Complete.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, time‑management and organizational abilities.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee also interacts with a computer and communicates with peers and co‑workers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Salary range (U.S. excluding Puerto Rico): $ – $ USD.
• Eligibility for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Comprehensive 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;
  Simple Steps global well‑being program.
• Retirement and investment plans: 401(k) with employer contribution and match, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, and Capital Accumulation Plan for qualifying employees.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Employer‑sponsored education and training resources.
• Participation in Medtronic Incentive and bonus programs.

Medtronic is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual sexual orientation, or other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.