Software Test Engineer - Post Market bei Medtronic
Medtronic · Minneapolis, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Minneapolis
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A Day in the Life
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer II to support our Returned Product Analysis (RPA) lab, which is dedicated to the evaluation and investigation of explanted cardiac medical devices. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and validating custom software tools that enable efficient, accurate, and compliant lab processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in Python, a solid understanding of software validation in a regulated environment, and a focus on innovation and process improvement.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.
This position is based in Rice Creek, MN.
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer II to provide critical engineering support for Medtronic’s CRM Returned Product Analysis Lab, which handles the return and analysis of explanted cardiac devices. This role focuses on improving and maintaining automated tools, systems, and processes that enable efficient, compliant, and high-quality product analysis. Responsibilities also include managing reports and system queries to support metrics, workflow, data analysis, and issue investigation. In addition, the role encompasses test engineering duties related to lab maintenance and support of physical analysis equipment.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills in software development and automation with an understanding of regulated laboratory operations. This includes developing and validating tools to support device analysis, ensuring compliance with industry quality record requirements, and collaborating closely with lab technicians to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Python-based tools and systems to support device analysis and data reporting
- Support and maintain existing visual basic platforms used in lab operations
- Participate in software validation, qualification, and documentation activities in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Develop and execute test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in software applications and systems software
- Ensure software applications meet technical and functional requirements
- Perform workflow analysis, review automation framework, and recommend quality improvements
- Maintain lab capability to interrogate and investigate a variety of released products models
- Collaborate with lab staff to understand workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective and efficient solutions
- Contribute to general lab test engineering functions including equipment setup, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, purchasing, and qualification
- Balance shifting priorities in a high-volume operations environment while meeting regulatory deadlines and business needs
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet device capabilities
Must-Have Qualifications
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years software validation/qualification experience,
- Or Master's degree in the same fields with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python for tool/system development
- Experience working with visual basic
- Strong documentation and data reporting skills
- Experience with software validation/qualification in a regulated industry and/or any experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Familiarity with database administration (SQL)
- Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
- Hands-on experience with test equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and qualification
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work closely with technicians and other stakeholders
- Adaptable in a dynamic environment and motivated by the challenge of supporting critical work that impacts patient safety and quality
Physical Job Requirements
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, 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).
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. Please 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
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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