Software Test Engineer I
Applied Medical Deutschland GmbH
Summary
As a Software Test Engineer at Applied Medical, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of our advanced surgical devices, including the Voyant Intelligent Energy System. You will focus on testing embedded software and components, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to validate product performance, identify issues, and support regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This role is centered on testing, not software development, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about quality assurance in embedded medical systems.
Job description
Position Description
As a Software Test Engineer at Applied Medical, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of our advanced surgical devices, including the Voyant Intelligent Energy System. You will focus on testing embedded software and components, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to validate product performance, identify issues, and support regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This role is centered on testing, not software development, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about quality assurance in embedded medical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify and validate embedded software and PC applications for medical devices
- Review, analyze, and decompose requirements into effective test plans and protocols
- Design, execute, and document manual and automated test procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
- Participate in design reviews to ensure comprehensive test coverage and adequacy
- Log, track, and drive issues to closure while collaborating closely with development and engineering teams
- Collect and analyze test data, report findings, and support engineering documentation for compliance and submissions
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Delivering thorough, well-documented test protocols and reports that ensure regulatory compliance and product safety
- Building strong relationships with software and hardware engineers to proactively identify and resolve issues
- Increasing reliability and performance of embedded software systems through rigorous testing and validation
- Contributing to efficient product development cycles by providing clear, actionable test feedback
- Demonstrating growth from early learning to independently leading complex testing projects
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies
- Strong documentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Willingness to learn and work at the hardware-software boundary of embedded devices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Commitment to quality by maintaining compliance with Applied Medical's Quality Management System
Preferred
- Programming experience with C, C++, assembly, Python, or other comparable languages
- Familiarity with embedded firmware, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and test automation frameworks
- Industry experience in medical device or embedded systems testing
- Knowledge of electronic test practices, schematics, and test equipment
- Experience supporting electronics teams in development or manufacturing
- Exposure to content and document management systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies
- Strong documentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Willingness to learn and work at the hardware-software boundary of embedded devices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Commitment to quality by maintaining compliance with Applied Medical's Quality Management System
- Programming experience with C, C++, assembly, Python, or other comparable languages
- Familiarity with embedded firmware, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and test automation frameworks
- Industry experience in medical device or embedded systems testing
- Knowledge of electronic test practices, schematics, and test equipment
- Experience supporting electronics teams in development or manufacturing
- Exposure to content and document management systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- On-campus wellness activities
- Education reimbursement program
- 401(k) with discretionary match
- Generous vacation accrual
- Paid holiday schedule
Company overview
Applied Medical Deutschland GmbH is the German subsidiary of Applied Medical, a global medical device company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Southern California. As part of a vertically integrated organization with approximately 5,000 team members worldwide, the German operation serves as a key distribution hub for the European market. The company specializes in manufacturing and distributing innovative surgical devices for minimally invasive and general surgery across multiple medical specialties including cardiac, vascular, urologic, colorectal, bariatric, obstetric, and gynecologic procedures. Applied Medical operates with a unique business model focused on three fundamental healthcare needs: enhanced clinical outcomes, cost containment, and unrestricted choice. With European headquarters in Amersfoort, Netherlands and German operations in Düsseldorf and Bonn, the company maintains a strong presence in Germany's healthcare sector. Applied Medical dedicates approximately 20% of its annual revenue to product development and manufacturing efficiency projects, fueling continuous innovation in surgical technologies. The company's product portfolio includes advanced access platforms, laparoscopic systems, electrosurgical instruments, and specialized surgical devices designed to improve patient outcomes while addressing healthcare economic challenges.