Senior Test Automation Engineer

Nova Biomedical Corporation • Waltham, MA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Test Automation Engineers design, create, test, and implement software applications and scripts that convert manual test preparation into automated processes. They collaborate with team members, test designers, and application developers to understand test requirements, identify challenges, and determine when and in what order to implement automated solutions. The role works as part of a team, reporting to the lead software engineer and into SQA.

The engineer improves test strategies and software configurations, develops and executes test cases, creates test data as needed, and develops software solutions for business needs. The role also contributes to product realization teams and manufacturing-process automation, including interfacing with software, databases, and electromechanical systems; troubleshooting equipment and process issues; and researching or designing hardware and software solutions for new products.

The position is onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts, or Westbrook, Maine, with a stated arrangement of four onsite days and one remote day per week. The targeted annual salary range is $115,000 to $145,000, with actual compensation dependent on experience and other individual factors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
• Experience creating and deploying applications using .NET, React, Node.js, Python, C#, and XML.
• Ability to interface with and troubleshoot devices using RS232, USB HID, and GPIB.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systems in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols and networking requirements.
• Knowledge of file server security and authentication methods using SSL, LDAP, NPS, and RADIUS.
• 10+ years of engineering and programming experience.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Comfort working at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video, and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally move around the office to access meetings or resources.

Responsibilities

• Improve and automate test strategies and software configurations using Ranorex.
• Define test strategies and test manuals for tracking and fixing software issues.
• Develop and execute test cases to diagnose issues and bugs, creating test data when required.
• Develop, design, and configure software solutions to meet business needs.
• Integrate into cross-functional product realization teams and understand company products to develop process and automation strategies.
• Design, streamline, or modify and upgrade systems to support current systems and new initiatives.
• Program and interface with software, databases, and electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and assist with maintenance.
• Plan and implement control systems for automation.
• Design fixtures and attachments for existing equipment to facilitate automation.
• Provide technical consultation on current and future systems.
• Improve manufacturing processes and computer systems by automating specific parts to work independently and automatically.
• Create and support databases and programs that automate systems, software, and data collection.
• Research the availability of, and/or design, new hardware and software solutions as required for developing new products.
• Collaborate with test designers and application developers to understand test requirements and help ensure the testing process runs smoothly.
• Identify challenges that could cause problems during the test automation process and determine when and in what order to implement automated solutions.

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) company match.
• Bonus program.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, engagement, and events.
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks at the Norwood, Massachusetts; Billerica, Massachusetts; and Westbrook, Maine offices.
• Company-subsidized cafeteria at the Waltham, Massachusetts office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed