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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Test Engineer - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Lafayette, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,200.0 - $154,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Altium Designer, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Build Management - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gglrhp ## About the Role As a Senior Systems Test Engineer, this role will provide technical leadership for system-level verification, integration, and test development activities for complex electromechanical products. The ideal candidate is a mechanically strong engineer who can independently develop test strategy with limited coaching, design and build fixtures using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, and work effectively across hardware and software interfaces to enable efficient development and manufacturing testing., + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 5+ years of experience, or advanced degree in Engineering or Science with 3+ years of experience in medical device or other regulated product development. + Demonstrated experience developing and executing system-level test strategies, verification plans, and test documentation for complex electromechanical products. + Hands-on experience testing at least one shipped, transferred, or production-intent hardware product. + Strong mechanical aptitude with experience designing, building, and troubleshooting test fixtures, lab setups, and benchtop test equipment. + Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks for fixture design and development. + Ability to independently define test methods and strategy with limited supervision. + Practical familiarity with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, and simple board-level test concepts. + Experience with LabVIEW and/or basic scripting tools such as Python or MATLAB for test automation or data analysis. + Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Nice to Have: + Experience in test engineering for medical device development. + Experience developing test fixtures and creative test methods for electromechanical systems. + Experience writing and executing design verification protocols and reports. + Understanding of applicable regulations and standards such as 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 10993 and ASTM D4169. + Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians. + Familiarity with Altium or willingness to learn simple PCB design for test interfaces and basic two-layer test boards. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. 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 At Medtronic, improving global healthcare is our priority. The team is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to join a fast-paced R&D organization focused on developing innovative medical devices. This role will work across systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to define and drive system-level test strategies that support product development and readiness for production., + Lead testing activities on medical device hardware and system-level development projects, including planning, execution, analysis, and documentation. + Create project-specific test strategies and approaches based on system requirements, risk management, and product development needs. + Design, develop, maintain, and validate test fixtures, benchtop setups, and test environments used for development, verification, and manufacturing-related testing. + Create, maintain, execute, and document test plans, protocols, test cases, and reports, ensuring work is traceable and aligned with applicable quality system requirements. + Provide test-focused input to requirements and design reviews, and use this understanding to develop test strategies, methods, and fixtures; contribute to integration activities and defect investigations as needed. + Design and implement automated or semi-automated testing using LabVIEW and/or basic scripting tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability. + Support hardware test needs by working with instrumentation, interfaces, and simple board-level test concepts; support or learn basic PCB design tools such as Altium when needed for test hardware. + Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and support existing products, test methods, and test equipment; participate in defect tracking, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. + Partner with manufacturing and advanced manufacturing engineering teams to support development and transfer of test methods, fixtures, and production-oriented test approaches. + Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other test engineers or junior team members, contribute to broader test strategy discussions, and identify process improvements across the team. + Effectively communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders, and perform all work in compliance with the Quality System and applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [JavaScript? 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