Software Test Engineer – Molecular Imaging (PET/CT)

Groupe Kardol; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers, Hoffman Estates, IL, is seeking a Software Test Engineer for the Molecular Imaging R&D group. You will validate software, docs, and installation workflows for PET/CT systems, collaborating with engineering to ensure high-quality products.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work, proactive defect identification, and improving testing and documentation processes. Requires a BS in a technical field and 4+ years in testing or quality engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/biomedical or related field.
• 4+ years in software testing/validation/quality engineering.
• Experience writing and executing test cases and recording defects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute system, software, and installation testing across Molecular Imaging projects.
• Review requirements with PM and R&D to ensure testability and verification.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and validation strategies.
• Identify, document, and track defects with engineers to resolve issues.
• Validate service docs, installation procedures, release notes, and reinstall instructions.
• Assist with documentation quality improvements and coordination with engineering teams.
• Support software releases, configurations, and product updates for PET/CT systems.
• Participate in design reviews to identify risks and quality improvements.
• Analyze customer feedback to identify recurring issues and enhancements.
• Contribute to testing methodologies and product development processes.
• Collaborate across Software, Systems, Publications, PM, Service, and QA.

Skills

Software testing

Systems testing

Validation

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/biomedical

Tools

ALM

Defect tracking

SAP

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Molecular Imaging R&D organization. This individual will play a key role in validating software, documentation, and installation workflows for PET/CT systems while collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable products.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, identifying issues before products reach customers, and continuously improving testing and documentation processes.

You Are Responsible For

• Executing system, software, and installation testing activities across multiple Molecular Imaging development projects.
• Reviewing product requirements and collaborating with Product Management and R&D teams to ensure requirements are testable, complete, and verifiable.
• Developing test cases, test plans, and validation strategies based on product requirements.
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects while partnering with engineering teams to drive issue resolution.
• Validating service documentation, installation procedures, release notes, and software reinstallation instructions to ensure technical accuracy and usability.
• Reviewing technical documentation and collaborating with Component Engineering to improve documentation quality and consistency.
• Supporting software releases, tune-ups, configurations, and product updates for PET/CT imaging systems.
• Participating in design reviews to identify potential technical risks, usability concerns, and opportunities for quality improvements.
• Analyzing customer and field feedback to identify recurring issues and recommend product or documentation enhancements.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, development processes, and quality tools.
• Collaborating with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Publications, Product Management, Service Engineering, and Quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Planning, coordinating, and tracking testing activities while meeting project milestones and quality objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software testing, systems testing, validation, quality engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing and executing test cases and documenting software defects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical devices, healthcare software, or regulated product development.
• Familiarity with ALM, defect tracking, SAP, or similar quality management tools.
• Experience validating technical or service documentation.
• Exposure to imaging modalities such as PET/CT, SPECT, CT, or related medical imaging systems.
• Experience supporting software installations, upgrades, or service workflows.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and verification & validation processes.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship. Siemens Healthineers is not able to provide employment sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is

$89,220 - $122,672

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affteeive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”