Software Automation Test Engineer I

Medtronic

Software Test Engineer I working on automation for medical devices at Medtronic's Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. Focused on testing and ensuring reliability and performance of advanced medical technologies.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMounds View • Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,200 - $100,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation framework development, particularly in Python and C++. Proficient in medical product verification standards and effective documentation practices to enhance software quality.

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Test Automation Framework DevelopmentPython ProgrammingMedical Product VerificationTest Case Management ToolsDebugging Hardware

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Hard Skills

PythonC++Test AutomationTest Protocol CreationWorkflow AnalysisSoftware DebuggingConfiguration ManagementQuality Improvement RecommendationsDocumentation PracticesRobotics Industry Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Work Style

Tools & Technologies

PolarionTFSTestRailJAMAOscilloscopeFunction Generators

Industry Keywords

IEC-62304FDA GuidanceSoftware Development Life CycleMedical Device Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Craft a flexible and reliable test automation framework tailored to our company and product needs
Investigate, propose, and implement new technologies or processes which improve the reliability and efficiency of automation
Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies
Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages
Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
Foundational understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements
Experienced test automation in robotics or related industry
Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations
Understanding of good documentation practices
Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA etc)
Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)