Sr. Product Verification Engineer (Test Automation)

Siemens Healthineers

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is seeking a Product Verification Engineer in our HQ in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will be part of our Product Verification Engineering team. You will be responsible for writing UI automated tests using our in-house developed python testing framework and manual test cases to test our latest radiotherapy systems. We closely collaborate with other engineering locations of Varian, mainly at our R&D sites in Budapest, Hungary, Baden, Switzerland and Palo Alto, United States.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or a related technical field) and 5+ years of related working experience Or Masters Degree in Computer Science (or a related technical field) with 3+ years of related working experience.
Strong programming skills, preferably in python and experience working with .NET framework.
Ability to demonstrate solid Object-Oriented Programming knowledge.
Professional work experience in testing of software.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodology, industry standard testing, and bug tracking tools.
Good written and verbal communication (English), and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints.
Ability to do computer tasks with minimal supervision.
Solid understanding of software development life cycle.
Can travel to off-site test locations (domestic and international) and perform product testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical radiation oncology environment and working knowledge of Varian products (Treatment Planning, information systems, treatment delivery systems)
Experience with Medical device testing in software/hardware integration
Proficiency in TFS (Azure)

Responsibilities

Perform automation software testing using systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for treatment delivery products.
Develop, modify, and execute automation software test plans.
Help manage and drive test schedule and related activities.
Perform hands-on installation and configuration of Hardware and Software components for verification and validation test environments.
Execute test cases in an efficient and timely manner.
Identify and clearly document encountered software defects.
Work closely with other testers and developers to coordinate test efforts and to resolve issues.
Maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
Analyze test results to ensure existing functionality and recommend corrective actions.
Consult with development engineers in resolution of problems.
Ensure quality system integration into the overall function of scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing.
Analyze and review product specifications (e.g product requirement, system, functional, and design specifications) to ensure product quality, safety, reliability, and testability.
Perform product testing independently in test labs and test cell environments.
Travel to off-site test locations (Varian company offices or hospitals, located domestically or internationally) occasionally and perform product testing.