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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Automation Test Engineer I - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $67,200.0 - $100,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, System Configuration, Python (Programming Language), Team Foundation Server, Systems Development Life Cycle, Phishing, Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software), Polarion, Testrail, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usf19b8c371aaa487ee9f6c46fc4ba0939/eaa ## About the Role 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 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 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 A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Medtronic is seeking a motivated Software Test Engineer I - Automation to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices. You will be an integral member of the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm. Primary 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., The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at ., Job Description: IPG's Material Processing Systems Group is focused on integrating state-of-the-art IPG lasers into turn-key systems to be used in the semiconductor, medical and … + 1 month ago ## Related Videos - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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