Test Automation Engineer IV

KARL STORZ North America; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Growth opportunities in a collaborative culture

Opportunity to work on innovative medical technology

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer in Goleta, California, to lead the development of automated test solutions for complex systems and software platforms within a regulated medical device environment. The successful candidate will drive automation strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure compliance through thorough documentation. Candidates should have extensive experience with automation tools like Selenium and strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of test engineering experience required.
• 5+ years of test automation experience needed.
• Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test solutions for system and software verification.
• Lead automation strategy across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Automation tools (Selenium, Robot Framework)

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git/version control systems

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Job description

Overview

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.

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.