Software Embedded Test Engineer

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary:

A Software Test Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and reliability of embedded systems, working closely with hardware and software engineers to identify and troubleshoot defects within the system, ensuring it meets quality standards and operates as intended across various conditions; requiring a strong understanding of both hardware and software principles, as well as experience with embedded testing methodologies and tools.

What you will do as a Software Test Engineer:

• Test plan development: Create detailed test plans outlining test cases, scenarios, and expected results based on Software/sub-system/system requirements and specifications.
• Test case design and execution: Develop and execute functional, performance, stress, regression, and boundary value tests on embedded systems.
• Hardware/software integration testing: Verify the seamless interaction between embedded hardware and software components during software development and software verification.
• Defect logging and tracking: Identify and report software/hardware defects, prioritize issues, and track them through the bug resolution process.
• Automation testing: Develop and implement automated test scripts to improve test efficiency and regression testing cycles.
• Test environment setup: Configure and maintain test environments, including necessary hardware and software tools.
• Root cause analysis: Debug identified issues, analyze failure patterns, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.
• Performance analysis: Monitor system performance metrics and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed test reports, documenting test results, findings, and recommendations.
  
  

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Required:

• Bachelor’s in computer engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. (A degree in another Engineering discipline may be acceptable with proven software education and/or training and demonstrated software experience.)
• Requires minimum 3 years of progressive engineering experience in the development and verification of software and firmware systems. MUST have experience testing embedded software applications.
  
  

Preferred:

• Medical device industry experience.
• Standards IEC 62304, ISO 14971 knowledge is highly preferred.
  
  

Skills:

• Programming languages like C/C , Assembly language, or scripting languages like Python, Perl
• Understanding of embedded systems architecture and components
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces (e.g., RS232, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, Junit)
• Proficiency with debugging tools and methodologies
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, regression and reliability testing)
• Experience with test case design techniques
• Ability to analyze test results and identify root causes
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  
  

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
  
  

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

• 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.