Automation Test Engineer

Smith & Nephew; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to support testing for innovative Electrosurgical devices. You will play a key role in designing test automation strategies, executing automated tests, and collaborating with firmware developers and QA teams. The ideal candidate has strong Python skills, experience with embedded systems, and a background in Agile/DevOps environments. The company offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive medical coverage, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Major medical coverage

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Free Cab Transport Facility

Night shift allowances

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware testing.
• Basic experience in unit and integration testing for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PyTest or similar for testing.
• Proficiency with FreeRTOS and bare-metal environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing test automation strategies for Electrosurgical device software.
• Maintain automation frameworks using Python for testing.
• Execute automated tests for software functionality in FreeRTOS systems.
• Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python programming

Unit and integration testing

Collaboration skills

Agile/DevOps methodologies

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering

ISTQB Foundation Level certification

Tools

Jenkins

JIRA

VectorCast

SonarQube

Job description

Role: Automation Test Engineer

Location: Kharadi, Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our dynamic ENT R&D team where cutting-edge technology meets rigorous validation. As an Automation Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role to support system and software testing for an innovative Electrosurgical device. You should have a solid foundation in Python programming, experience with automated systems and software testing. Familiarity with automation tools and basic knowledge of Unit and integration tools are required to ensure the quality and safety of medical device software. This role involves working within project teams in a regulated, Agile/DevOps environment.

What will you be doing?

• Test Execution and Verification
  • Assist in designing a test automation strategy for verifying Electrosurgical device software and system functionality in FreeRTOS and bare-metal environments.
  • Support the development of test cases and scripts aligned with standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
• Automation Framework Development
  • Contributes to the maintenance of automation frameworks using Python for system, software, and integration testing. Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., VectorCast, Unity, CMock, or similar) and static code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Coverity) are essential to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of medical device software.
  • Use automation tools to support testing of C/C++-based firmware.
• Test Execution and Verification
  • Execute automated tests to verify software functionality and system performance in FreeRTOS and bare-metal systems.
  • Support system and software verification to validate basic functional requirements.
  • Assist with regression testing using automation tools.
• Team Collaboration
  • Internal relationships include collaboration with firmware developers, hardware engineers, QA teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. External relationships may involve regulatory bodies for compliance. Product focus is on Electrosurgical devices, with strict regulatory requirements (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485).
  • Seek guidance from senior engineers as needed.
• DevOps and CI/CD Integration
  • Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
  • Help configure test environments for consistent execution.
• Tool Management and Reporting
  • Assist in configuring automation tools for test case execution.
  • Contribute to test reports with execution results for team review.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Certification: Certifications like ISTQB Foundation Level.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware testing or development; or MS + 1 year. Some exposure to embedded programming is preferred.
• Basic experience in unit and integration testing for embedded systems, particularly in FreeRTOS or bare-metal environments.
• Strong Python programming; familiarity with PyTest or similar for testing. Knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git) and test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Proficiency with FreeRTOS and bare-metal environments for firmware testing. Understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Preferred: Experience with Electrosurgical or RF-based technologies; familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Strong communication skills. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law’s Insurance (Employee Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.