SDET (Test Automation)

Automation Verification Engineer

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Varian Medical Systems is seeking an Automation Verification Engineer to join our control systems/embedded software engineering team. This role focuses on developing robust verification strategies for embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on API-based automation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a critical thinker who can take a system-level view of quality and is passionate about building scalable and efficient automation solutions. You will play a key role in advancing our automation capabilities while also contributing to overall product verification.

As an Automation Verification Engineer, you will:

• Develops and proposes relevant processes and methods for automating software testing process.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts, primarily using Python and limited C#, with a strong focus on API-based automation for embedded systems without traditional UI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system architecture, requirements, and interfaces to develop effective automation strategies.
• Develop and execute both automated and manual test cases.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and support root cause analysis and verification of fixes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation coverage, efficiency, and reliability.
• Maintain and support test lab environments, including software upgrades, system configuration, and setup management.
• Document test strategies, automation frameworks, test cases, and verification results.
• Support knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the team.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while meeting quality and schedule commitments.

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) with 5–7 years of relevant experience in software verification and automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python (primary) and working knowledge of C# with an ability to demonstrate solid object-oriented programming knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with building API-based test automation from the ground up.
• Experience in writing test plans, test cases, and ensuring traceability to requirements.
• Experience with embedded systems or systems with limited/no UI.
• Proven track record of hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, including system-level and integration testing.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and analyzing defects.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with real-time embedded control systems.
• Familiarity with UI automation tools (secondary to API automation).
• Experience working with test lab environments, including hardware/software setup and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and defect tracking tools (e.g., JAMA, Azure DevOps, ClearQuest etc.).
• Understanding of cross-functional domains (software, embedded, electrical, mechanical systems).
• Experience in regulated environments (medical devices preferred).