Senior Test Automation Engineer

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision and engineering procedures standard for software development and testing. Performs software development activities related to the development and implementation of test automation frameworks and methodologies to ensure the quality and reliability of systems. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies engineering and automation techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Operates under the general direction of a functional manager and with moderate latitude for self-direction across one or more areas of responsibility within a specific function.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Participates as an active member on a software engineering team; This includes participating in requirements review, design reviews, code reviews, test case reviews, and team meetings
• Participates as an active member on a project software team as team member or technical lead with responsibilities of software testing and test automation.
• Creates/Maintains test automation frameworks and testing artifacts.
• Creates/Maintains software architecture documentation for test automation
• Creates/Maintains software design documentation
• Creates/Maintains software source code that adheres to design documentation for test Automation.
• Performs testing and/or code reviews as per project policy
• Performs integration testing to ensure software functions with application and with electrical/mechanical devices
• Evaluates, investigates, and root causes fixes to assigned software defects
• Evaluates, investigates, and tests assigned software change proposals
• Provides level of effort for assigned software / test automation activities; Tracks personal estimates over time in order to improve accuracy
• Follows project and corporate plans, standards, and procedures to perform development
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members and cross-functional teams.
• Supports CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) investigations.
• Develops and manages predictable schedules, considering cross-functional dependencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

Technical Skills

Automation Testing Expertise:

• Proficient in Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Component Testing, API Testing, and End-to-End Testing.
• Skilled in non-functional testing approaches and methods.
• Experienced in cybersecurity testing strategies and methods.
• Knowledge of design patterns, anti-patterns, test metrics, Requirements Coverage, and Defect Leakage.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks including PyTest and UI test automation tools like Squish.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems.

Embedded Systems Testing:

• Experience testing embedded software, including firmware, with relevant automation frameworks.
• Skilled in testing complex systems of systems

Instrumentation & Hardware Integration:

Ability to operate and integrate instrumentation into testing workflows

General Skills

• Teamwork
• Written and Oral Communications
• Ability to Follow Plans
• Detail-Oriented Ability to administer engineering tools; configuration, requirements, and defect management
• Ability to operate instrumentation and to handle many software components

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master's Degree plus a minimum 4 years of related experience or waiver based on experience. Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for test automation and software development.

International Mobility Required:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• <5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com