We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Nov 2024

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Software Test Engineer is involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment. Test Engineers may conduct automated and manual test to ensure the software fit its purpose seamlessly. The test engineers ensure product quality through the development and execution of automated tests. The test engineer’s primary responsibility will include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. The Test Engineer monitors all stages of software development and resolve system malfunctions to meet the quality standards.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their world view, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic

*This position is onsite in Northridge, CA (hybrid)

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test strategies, plan and test cases
• Collaborate with manager and leads on all aspects of quality
• Use professional concepts and company policies & procedures to solve a wide range of complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Apply QA processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Establish and evolve formal QA processes, ensuring industry-accepted best practices
• Evaluate the functional and non-functional requirements or specs for testability and suitability for automation
• Ensures that products conform to business requirements/company policies, software, quality standards, and established procedures using open-source tools
• Oversee test runs and the investigation of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Recommend corrective actions taken at all stages of product life
• Perform thorough regression testing when issues are resolved
• Liaise with developers and product managers to identify system requirements and have customer focused testing approach
• Participates in reviews of technical documentation, such as user manuals and suggests.
• improvements and tests incorporated procedures
• Proofread technical documentation for the Technical Writing and Product Management
• departments
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Participate in pre-sales and serves as subject matter expert

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with 2 + years of relevant experience
• Or, an advanced degree

 Nice to Have

• Experience in Medical device industry Familiarity with HIPPA / FDA compliance
• Device testing experience
• Hands-on automation scripting experience in Java/Python
• Strong knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) methodologies and tools with demonstrated experience in an automation role
• 4+ years of QA testing, including creating test artifacts and reporting defects
• 4 + years of strong automation testing experience, preferably in Python Strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies with Jira and best practices
• Knowledge and a full understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and adapt to new challenges, both as an individual and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Physical Job Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$80,800.00 - $121,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.