Test Automation Engineer IV

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on innovative medical technology solutions

Collaborative engineering culture

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Karl Storz Endoscopy is searching for a Senior Test Automation Engineer in Goleta, California. The position involves leading the design and implementation of scalable automated verification solutions within a regulated medical device environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in test engineering, with a strong emphasis on automation using tools like Selenium and Robot Framework. You will mentor engineers, drive automation strategy, and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality product development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of test engineering experience.
• 5+ years of test automation experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for verification.
• Lead automation strategy and framework development.
• Mentor engineers and promote automation best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Test Automation

Automation Tools (Selenium, Robot Framework)

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git/version control systems

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable automated verification solutions across complex systems and software platforms. This role will drive automation strategy, mentor engineering teams, and support high-quality, compliant product development within a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for system and software verification
• Lead automation strategy and framework development across multiple projects
• Collaborate with software, systems, and verification teams to identify automation opportunities
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve automation-related issues
• Mentor engineers and promote automation best practices
• Support compliance and audit readiness through proper test documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of test engineering experience
• 5+ years of test automation experience
• Strong experience with Python, Java, or C#
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium or Robot Framework
• Strong understanding of automation framework architecture and system verification processes
• Experience with Git/version control systems
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, or EU MDR standards
• Experience with Polarion or Windchill
• Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical technology solutions
• Collaborative engineering culture with strong growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

KARL STORZ Company Overview

KARL STORZ is a global, family-owned MedTech company focused on advancing minimally invasive surgery and medical imaging technologies through innovation, quality, and collaboration.