Senior Systems Test Engineer

Senior Systems Test Engineer

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.

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.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$103,200.00 - $154,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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.

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