Principal Software Automation Test Engineer – Medical Devices

A Day in the Life

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

As a test engineer within the CST Enabling Technologies Platforms and Solutions Research and Development organization you will utilize your expertise in test and engineering to deliver cutting‑edge intra‑operative imaging, navigation and robotic‑assisted surgery technology to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

CST - The Cranial & Spinal Technologies business develops life‑restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.

Specific tasks include:

• Evaluate requirements for quality and completeness to ensure they meet theuserneeds.
• Develop test methods to be used in verification.
• Lead 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 as needed for specialized functionality.
• Use of AI tools for developing testing, automation, and documentation.
• Testing of advanced image reconstruction and processing algorithms.
• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defects.
• Responsible for identifying and cataloguing software defects in assigned functional areas.
• Assist in triage, investigation and resolution of software defects.
• Identify plans and execute test process improvements as a means to continually improve the performance of the Test Engineering team.
• Generate test protocols based on product requirements and project needs.
• Set up and use of physical imaging phantoms.
• Document and report test results.
• Effectively communicate and present findings.
• Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Perform all activities in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in a related engineering discipline required (software, biomedical, etc.)

• Minimum of8 years relevant experience

• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects
• Experience with Agile and iterative development practices
• Experience with development within a regulated environment
• Understanding of federal and international medical device regulations, such as FDA QSR, ISO 14971, 62304, and 13485, and EU MDR
• Experience with Lab View or Test Complete
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications, time management, and organizational skills

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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