Test Engineer

Everest Consultants•Portland, OR

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Test Engineer leads quality assurance for central pharmacy fulfillment deployments from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and post-go-live support. The role develops and executes test strategies, validation protocols, and quality gates for hardware/software integration systems, including RoboPharma, Parata, IARX, McKesson, and similar automated fulfillment platforms. The Test Engineer identifies defects, supports root-cause analysis, and ensures issues are resolved across software, hardware, and integration teams before go-live. This hands-on role requires technical knowledge, disciplined documentation, and clear communication with engineering teams, customers, and leadership to confirm systems meet acceptance criteria and operate safely and reliably before production cutover. This is a remote-based position requiring 80%–100% travel to customer sites, with extended onsite presence for the duration of each deployment. The employer prefers candidates located near a major airport. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position is permanent and full-time, with a listed salary range of $115,000–$135,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, healthcare IT, or a related field.
At least 5 years of QA/test engineering experience in healthcare IT, medical devices, or industrial automation.
Demonstrated systems integration testing experience validating end-to-end workflows across middleware, APIs, healthcare integrations, vision systems, mechanical hardware, and databases.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose complex hardware and software integration issues.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical and mechanical schematics, and software specifications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including communicating technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong technical knowledge of pharmacy automation systems and central fill workflows.
Hands-on experience developing test plans and test cases, tracking defects, and producing clear technical documentation.
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar.
Proficiency with software tools such as MS Teams, Salesforce, Visio, and industry-specific platforms.
Knowledge of network protocols, database concepts, and HL7/NCPDP healthcare integration standards.
Strong attention to detail, quality orientation, and responsibility for test accuracy and completeness.
Self-directed, able to handle sensitive customer and technical issues with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work independently and own quality outcomes, with strong ownership, follow-through, and a positive attitude.
Ability to learn industry-specific and company technology quickly.
Ability to travel 80%–100% to customer sites and remain onsite for the duration of deployments.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compliance with customer requirements.
Dependable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmacy automation, robotic systems, or similar hardware-integrated software environments.
Experience implementing or supporting automation in high-volume, high-uptime fulfillment or distribution operations, preferably pharmacy central fill automation.
Prior experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or pharmacy automation testing.
Experience with regulatory testing and audit preparation, including USP <825>, FDA validation frameworks, or state pharmacy board compliance.
QA/testing certification such as ISTQB or CSTE, or healthcare IT certification such as HIMSS or CAHIMS.
Location near a major airport is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and lead FAT test strategy and protocols with systems integrators and hardware vendors; prepare test plans validating architecture, hardware functionality, software integration, and interface performance before shipment.
Own on-site SAT execution, including test case development, test environment setup, defect tracking, and sign-off.
Coordinate with customer IT, pharmacy operations, and clinical stakeholders to clarify and meet acceptance criteria.
Conduct systems integration testing across hardware and software, including sorters, vision systems, pick-and-place mechanisms, weighing scales, dispenser logic, interface engines, pharmacy management system connectivity, HL7/NCPDP integrations, and middleware.
Lead root-cause analysis of failed test cases and work with software engineers, hardware teams, integration specialists, and vendors to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues before go-live.
Define and document regression test suites for post-go-live validation, particularly for hotfixes, middleware updates, and configuration changes affecting system behavior.
Support post-go-live quality monitoring; conduct regression testing after production incidents, validate customer-requested enhancements, and verify system stability during the first 90 days and beyond.
Document test results, build validation matrices, and produce test reports for executive stakeholders and regulatory audits.
Stay current with central fill automation platforms and vendor release cycles, and proactively identify potential quality risks in new versions or integrations.
Mentor and guide Installation Engineers on quality practices and test execution; support site-level troubleshooting during customer installations.
Report weekly status and progress to Tech Delivery Leadership and customers upon request; identify obstacles and communicate relevant information to internal teams and vendor partners.
Identify product and testing-process improvements and work with engineering and product teams to recommend and drive enhancements.
Provide testing and quality-related training to colleagues as needed.
Understand and comply with Safety, 5S, ISO, and other corporate programs, initiatives, and procedures.
Maintain dependable and consistent attendance for project success and quality outcomes.
Coordinate daily with Tech Deployment Leads and Site Installation Managers, and support the transition to post-go-live Technical Support.