Job Title: Engineer III (Software Test Engineer) Duration: 6+ Months Location: Pleasanton,CA (90% Onsite)
Must have
5+ years of current embedded Medical Device firmware/software experience.
The qualified candidate will work on testing medical device software against test plans, requirements and specifications.
The software test engineer will work closely with members of the test engineering team to identify software deviations and issues with the system.
Responsibilities:
Develop test cases and test scripts for Embedded Software for Medical Devices
Write regression and user-interface test cases for Medical Device Software
Perform functional testing, execute tests, record test results and create deviations
Analyze test results to ensure software meets the design specifications
Debug and troubleshoot embedded software issues
Monitor and report software quality metrics
Troubleshoot software deviations
Work with team of test engineers on medical devices and equipment
Coordinate between various groups to ensure software testing meets all requirements
Identify and evaluate software risks and risk mitigations
Develop understanding of user workflow to create, document, and execute test plans
Quickly become expert on system functionality, various peripheral devices as well as the requirements that drive system design
Create tests for ad hoc situations such as replicating field-reported problems or load testing under specific conditions
With minimal guidance, create test environments that mirror a multitude of installed baselines
Implement test processes on projects, write test plans/cases, procedures and scripts, and analyzes test results
Ensure all systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure the production of quality products
Prepare validation and performance qualification protocols for new and/or modified processes, systems, tools or equipment
Develop validation testing protocols
Author technical documents (protocols, reports, standard operating procedures) to comply with established process and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in any of the following computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or mathematics required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in software development and/or testing of embedded medical devices
5+ years as a software and hardware system tester, integrator, or developer.
Must have sufficient software/ hardware experience to build and configure workstations, understand the subsystems and their interactions in an overall system.
Proficient with identifying and writing up software defects for software developers
Programming experience with scripting languages (Perl, batch, PowerShell)
Experience with Windows and exposure to WinCE based devices.
Proficient with the characterization of software deviations
Experienced in software verification and validation strategies.
Experienced in Implementing test processes on projects, write test plans/cases, procedures and scripts, and analyzes test results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills is a must
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must work well in a team environment, be highly motivated, and willing to learn new skills.
Good communications and documentation skills, including experience in writing SOPs, work instructions, training and other relevant documentation.
Experience working with manufacturing, development and production teams or groups.
Previous experience with testing in a medical device manufacturing environment subject to FDA compliance is a plus.
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
Experience testing class II/III medical device software.
Experience with Windows applications and embedded firmware.
Experience
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
Experience writing software requirements.
Experience building and releasing software/firmware.
Experience with Arena, Axosoft and Helix ALM (former TestTrack) tools
Interview: 1st round: 30 min video interview 2nd round: 60 min video interview
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