Test Automation Engineer

Open Position in Urdorf (Zürich, Switzerland) TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Secure cell is the trusted partner for biopharma, enabling them to bring new therapies to patients in a safe, efficient, and economical way. We innovate groundbreaking measuring and control engineering technologies to radically improve bioprocessing, medical treatment, and patient health. For more than 25 years, we have delivered innovative solutions in bioprocess control for biotech, pharma, and academia. This expertise and experience provided the foundation for the technology transfer into the Med Tech space and the development of Seraccess, a truly disruptive diabetes therapy.

Continuing steadily on our sustainable innovation path and growth journey, we are looking for a Test Automation Engineer for our Biotech department.

Our software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how biopharma digitizes and automates bioprocess development to fulfill its purpose and bring highly demanded new medications to patients. We constantly develop products to handle different kinds of information from innumerable sources within highly complex and constantly evolving environments.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring software quality by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test solutions. You will work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing into the development lifecycle and to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient testing processes.

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for system, integration, and regression testing
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for desktop, embedded, and backend components
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and report defects with clear and actionable feedback
• Collaborate closely with software developers, product owners, and QA colleagues
• Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle
• Continuously improve test coverage, test reliability, and testing efficiency
• Support manual testing activities where automation is not feasible or meaningful

• Solid experience in software test automation (ca. 3+ years)
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, or similar)
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or comparable)
• Experience in designing maintainable and scalable test automation solutions
• Good understanding of software development processes and CI/CD concepts
• General experience in testing embedded systems is a plus
• Critical thinker with good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Work experience in regulated environments is an advantage
• Ability to work independently with a structured and goal-oriented approach
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Enjoy collaborating efficiently and communicating well within international and intercultural settings
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Switzerland. Please indicate your current work authorization status
• Proficient in English, fluency in German is welcome

Secure cell offers a highly diverse international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled individuals from various disciplines. Partnership and interdisciplinary collaboration are at the core of our company, our research activities, and the commercialization of our marketed products. We nurture true innovation and creative thinking to advance our research projects as well as to continuously improve our marketed products.

At Secure cell, you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues, and a true purpose. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via the form page. We accept only direct candidacies; applications from external agencies will not be considered.

This position is at Secure cell AG headquarters in Urdorf (Zurich), Switzerland.

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