Software Automation Test Engineer I

About the role

The application window for this opening will close on August 6, 2026.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experienced test automation in robotics or 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 (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA etc).
• Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

For U.S. locations, the offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Additional benefits include:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Note: Some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans.

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.