Test Engineer II

SLD Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

HSA & FSA

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Test Engineer II to join the Neuroscience CST team onsite. You will develop verification and validation strategies, create test plans, and implement automated and manual testing to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to review requirements, design, usability, and risk analyses, and you will analyze results to drive improvements in test methods and product reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s/PhD.
• Knowledge of medical device standards (AAMI, ISO, FDA, EN).
• Experience documenting and executing verification and validation activities for software and/or system-level products.
• Effective verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, protocols, and reports for software and system-level products.
• Design, implement, execute, and maintain automated and manual test solutions.
• Create and maintain test software, tools, fixtures, and supporting infrastructure.
• Review requirements, design documentation, usability considerations, risk analyses, and defect investigations.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing activities and manage external test facilities and calibration needs.
• Support defect tracking, debugging, and root cause investigations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verification & validation

Software testing practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Linux

C++

Python

JavaScript

Selenium

Cypress

CI tools

SQL

XML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Linux

Selenium

Cypress

JavaScript

C++

Python

SQL

XML

CI tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Neuroscience portfolio at Medtronic develops technologies that treat disorders and diseases affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Our teams combine clinical insight, engineering expertise, and advanced technologies to deliver therapies that help improve patient outcomes and quality of life around the world. Within Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST), we bring together technologies across Spine & Biologics, AiBLE, Enabling Technologies, and Advanced Energy to support surgeons and improve outcomes in complex spine and cranial procedures. Through connected technologies, navigation, robotics, imaging, and data-driven solutions, CST helps advance procedural precision, efficiency, and consistency across the continuum of care. This is an onsite position. The individual selected for this role will work primarily from the assigned Medtronic site and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, quality, and product development teams. Travel is expected approximately 10-20% of the time. As a Test Engineer II, you will support the verification and validation of software and system-level medical device products. This role contributes to the development of test strategies, automated and manual test solutions, and execution of testing activities that help ensure product performance, quality, reliability, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, protocols, and reports for software and system-level products.
• Design, implement, execute, and maintain automated and manual test solutions to support product development and release activities.
• Create, develop, and maintain test software, tools, fixtures, and supporting test infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review product requirements, design documentation, usability considerations, risk analyses, and defect investigations.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and recommend corrective actions or product improvements.
• Coordinate testing activities, including work conducted at external test facilities, and ensure test equipment remains maintained and calibrated as required.
• Support defect tracking, troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause investigations for product and system issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance testing efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree, OR PhD.
• Knowledge of applicable medical device standards and regulations, including Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and European Norm (EN) standards.
• Working knowledge of software design, development, debugging, and testing practices.
• Experience documenting and executing verification and validation activities for software and/or system-level products.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the medical device industry and knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR).
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and executing graphical user interface (GUI), integration, and stress testing.
• Experience with Linux, Cypress, Selenium, JavaScript, C++, Python, Perl, SQL, XML, or continuous integration tools.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and iterative development practices.
• Experience applying statistical methods, project planning, estimation, tracking, and technical problem solving within product development environments.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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):$84,800.00 - $127,200.00 This 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).

• 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).
• 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.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.

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