Careers that Change Lives
In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform within the Surgical Operating unit:
Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve. Make your impact by exploring a career with the world’s leading Medical Device company, striving “to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.”
A Day in the Life
• Lead definition and implementation of different software testing techniques to increase test coverage.
• Using software test engineering techniques to maximize test coverage with optimal effort in both automation and manual testing.
• Develop and deliver all software Verification deliverables for your project to support regulatory submission.
• Understand the technical behavior of the system, architecture, software requirements with an aptitude to identify product defects in all phases of development.
• Lead development of solutions that have significant improvements of processes and test development with aptitude for continue improvement.
• Coordination dry runs and formal Verification activities as required.
• Collaborate with technical engineering teams, mentor junior test engineers.
Must Haves
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, preferably software related (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 5 years of software verification experience, or Master’s Degree in the same area with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Medium to advanced level C++ coding ability.
• Strong embedded testing experience, including thorough understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
• Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team, such as with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers
• Professional level English language skills.
Nice to Haves
• Expert knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance.
• Strong understanding of good documentation practices, various off the shelf test management systems
• Experience leading and implementing automation framework, test tool and automation scripts, developing mocks
• Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Familiarity with common programming languages such as C#, Matlab, and Python is preferred.
• Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Bitbucket, JIRA, JAMA, etc).
We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results
• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance
• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab
• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)
Our Commitment
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.