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# Principal Software Automation Test Engineer...

- **Company:** Medtronic Inc.
- **Location:** Boxborough, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $122,400.0 - $183,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Iterative and Incremental Development, LabVIEW, Testcomplete
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfrpup

## About the Role

+ BSdegreein a related engineering disciplinerequired(software,biomedical,etc.)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE** **:

 + Minimum of8years relevant experience

Nice to have:

 + Able to handle multiple tasks/projects

 + Experience with Agile and iterative development practices

 + Experience with development within a regulated environment

 + Understanding of federal and internationalmedical deviceregulations, such as FDA QSR, ISO 14971, 62304, and 13485, and EU MDR

 + Experience with LabView orTestComplete

 + Excellent interpersonal,written,and verbal communications, time management, and organizational skills

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

## Description

As a test engineer within the CST Enabling TechnologiesPlatforms and Solutions Research and Development organization you will utilize your expertise in test and engineering to delivering cutting edge intra-operative imaging, navigation and robotic-assisted surgery technology to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

CST

The Cranial & Spinal Technologies business develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.

Specific tasks include:

 + Evaluate requirements for quality and completeness to ensure they meet theuserneeds.

 + Develop test methods to be used inverification.

 + Leadoverall automated test strategy and implementation.

 + Reduce overall test burden through structured automation of existing and new testing.

 + Plan and Implement automation using LabView,TestComplete, and similar utilities.

 + Designstand alonestandaloneautomation applications as needed for specialized functionality.

 + UseofAI tools for developing testing, automation, anddocumentation.,

 + Testing ofadvanced image reconstruction and processing algorithms.

 + Participate in all phases of product development asneededsuch as reviewing requirements, design, usability, riskassessmentand defects.

 + Responsible foridentifyingandcataloging ofsoftware defects in assignedfunctional areas.

 + Assistin triage,investigationand resolution of software defects

 + IdentifiesIdentifyplans and executestest process improvementsas a means tocontinually improve the performance of the Test Engineering team.

 + Generatestestprotocols based on product requirements and project needs.

 + Set up and use of physical imaging phantoms.

 + Document and report test results.

 + Effectively communicate and present findings.

 + Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.

 + Perform all activitiesin compliance with the Quality System.

 + Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules,policiesor governmental regulations.

 + All other duties as assigned.


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