Software Automation Test Engineer II

Medtronic•Newton, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Test Engineer will be an integral member of Medtronic’s Affera Software Team, working on technology in the electrophysiology field. The role involves developing and testing real-time, high-performance visualization applications and contributing to key features in collaboration with other engineering teams. The position supports the Affera Mapping and Ablation System, which maps the heart’s electrical activity and delivers targeted energy to treat cardiac arrhythmias. The role focuses on creating and improving test automation, analyzing workflows, documenting results, and applying appropriate standards and processes throughout the system development life cycle. The position is onsite at least four days per week and offers a U.S. base salary range of $82,400 to $123,600, with eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.
Test automation experience in robotics or a 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, such as Polarion, TFS, TestRail, or JAMA.
Experience debugging hardware with tools such as an oscilloscope and function generators.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Simple Steps global well-being program.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with 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.