SDET (Test Automation)
About The Position
Varian Medical Systems is seeking an Automation Verification Engineer to join our control systems/embedded software engineering team. This role focuses on developing robust verification strategies for embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on API-based automation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a critical thinker who can take a system-level view of quality and is passionate about building scalable and efficient automation solutions. You will play a key role in advancing our automation capabilities while also contributing to overall product verification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) with 5–7 years of relevant experience in software verification and automation.
- Strong programming skills in Python (primary) and working knowledge of C# with an ability to demonstrate solid object-oriented programming knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with building API-based test automation from the ground up.
- Experience in writing test plans, test cases, and ensuring traceability to requirements.
- Experience with embedded systems or systems with limited/no UI.
- Proven track record of hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including system-level and integration testing.
- Experience troubleshooting complex systems and analyzing defects.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with real-time embedded control systems.
- Familiarity with UI automation tools (secondary to API automation).
- Experience working with test lab environments, including hardware/software setup and maintenance.
- Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and defect tracking tools (e.g., JAMA, Azure DevOps, ClearQuest etc.).
- Understanding of cross-functional domains (software, embedded, electrical, mechanical systems).
- Experience in regulated environments (medical devices preferred).
Responsibilities
- Develops and proposes relevant processes and methods for automating software testing process.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts, primarily using Python and limited C#, with a strong focus on API-based automation for embedded systems without traditional UI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system architecture, requirements, and interfaces to develop effective automation strategies.
- Develop and execute both automated and manual test cases.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause analysis and verification of fixes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation coverage, efficiency, and reliability.
- Maintain and support test lab environments, including software upgrades, system configuration, and setup management.
- Document test strategies, automation frameworks, test cases, and verification results.
- Support knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the team.
- Work in a fast-paced environment while meeting quality and schedule commitments.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- paid parking/public transportation
- paid time off
- paid sick and safe time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
