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The Software Test Engineer will focus on supporting medical device software testing for the Embedded System. The position is a hands-on test development & individual contributor role with a dynamic set of responsibilities in a complex software system including test design & development, design of test automation framework, test scripts development and test execution.
Responsibility
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for embedded software applications used in medical devices, adhering to relevant healthcare software testing standards.
Design and implement various test cases, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
Provide support for NPTV (Non-product tool validation).
Utilize automated testing tools and techniques to improve test efficiency and coverage.
Analyze test results, identify software defects, and report them to development teams according to established procedures.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and testability from a testing perspective.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded systems testing and healthcare software development regulations.
Collaborate with engineers across various disciplines (development, quality assurance, regulatory) to ensure successful project completion.
Develop test strategies and validate test scripts, verification of software for Embedded Medical System.
Navigate the complexities of industry and government regulations to include IEC62304 and FDA QSR (Quality System Regulation) requirements.
Analyze unexpected, undesirable, or non-understood behavior in software and in interactions of software with hardware.
Document results of defect analysis.
Participates in other quality assurance functions, including, but not limited to, static code analysis, risk/hazard analysis, and test automation development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science & Electronics & Communication or related engineering discipline.
- 4-8 years of experience in embedded systems testing, with a preference for experience in the healthcare domain.
- Good to have ISTQB or related qualified software testing certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLs, AND ABILITY:
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
- Experience on both white box and black box testing.
- Working knowledge of relevant healthcare software testing standards (e.g., IEC 62304) is a plus.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
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.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic 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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About MedtronicWe 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.
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