Senior Test Automation Engineer

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Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Senior test automation engineers design applications that will convert manual test preparation into automated test preparation. They design, create, test and implement these solutions to automate as much of the manual test preparation as possible by using software code and scripts.

Test automation engineers work as part of a team, reporting into the lead software engineer of the team, and reporting into SQA.

They work with the team to identify any challenges that could cause problems during the test automation process. They work with test designers to understand exactly what the requirements of the test are. They also work with the developers who have created the application being tested. All must work together to ensure that the testing process goes smoothly. To get the most out of the automation process, a test automation engineer must know when to implement automated solutions and in what order.

Responsibilities:

• Improve and automate test strategies and software configurations using Ranorex
• Define test strategies and test manuals for tracking and fixing software issues.
• Develop and execute test cases to diagnose issues and bugs, creating test data when required.
• Develop, design, and configure software solutions to meet business needs.
• Integrate into cross-functional product realization teams and understand our products to develop process and automation strategies.
• Design, streamline, or perform modifications and upgrades to support current systems and new initiatives.
• Program and interface with software, databases, and electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with maintenance.
• Plan and implement control systems in the direction of automation.
• Design fixtures and attachments to existing equipment to facilitate automation.
• Technical consultation on current and future systems.
• Improve various manufacturing processes and computer systems by automating specific parts to work independently and automatically.
• Create and support databases and programs that automate systems, software, and data collection.
• Research availability and / or design new hardware and software solutions as required for the development of new products.

Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of ISO 17025, and ISO 9001.
• Experience creating and deploying applications utilizing .Net, React, Node.js, Python, C#, and XML.
• Ability to interface with and troubleshoot devices using RS232, USB HID and GPIB.
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL Database systems in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols and networking requirements.
• Knowledge of file server security and authentication methods using SSL, LDAP, NPS, and RADIUS.
• 10+ years engineering and programming experience.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required
• Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Waltham MA or Westbrook ME, 4/1 days/week on-site/remote

Targeted Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000 annually

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