Description :

Role : Test Automation Lead.

Location : Kharadi, Pune.

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our dynamic ENT R&D team where cutting-edge technology meets rigorous validation.

As a Test Automation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in to spearhead the testing strategy and execution for advanced Electrosurgical devices.

As Lead you will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, mentor teams, and drive innovation in a regulated Agile/DevOps environment.

What will you be doing? :

Automation Framework Ownership : This role demands a subject matter expert with deep expertise in Python-based automation, maintain advanced automation frameworks using Python, PyTest, and tools like VectorCast, Unity, or CMock for C/C++ firmware testing in FreeRTOS and bare-metal environments, and compliance with medical device standards (e. , IEC 62304, ISO 13485).

Develop and maintain automated test framework for system and software verification.

Test Strategy and Leadership :

- Design and lead the implementation of a comprehensive test automation strategy for testing Electrosurgical device software and systems.

- Key internal relationships include collaboration with firmware, hardware, and QA teams.

- External relationships may involve regulatory bodies for compliance.

- Define objectives, scope, and methodologies for system, software and regression testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

- Oversee the development of automated test cases and scripts to meet quality and safety requirements.

Test Execution and Verification :

- The role focuses on Electrosurgical device software and systems, with strict adherence to medical device regulatory requirements.

- Lead execution of automated tests to validate complex algorithms, data processing, and system performance across FreeRTOS and bare-metal platforms.

- Drive system and software verification, ensuring functional and safety requirements are met.

- Manage regression testing and coverage analysis to prevent defects in updates.

- Develop and maintain CI modules for regression, verification modules.

Team Leadership and Mentorship :

- Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance and conducting formal code and test plan reviews.

- Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and QA teams to align testing with development and regulatory goals.

- Serve as a best practice resource within and beyond the testing discipline and drive innovation in a regulated Agile/DevOps environment.

DevOps and CI/CD Integration :

- Oversee integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.

- Optimize test environments for consistent, scalable execution across projects.

Tool Management and Reporting :

- Configure and manage advanced automation and static analysis tools for test execution, coverage, and quality metrics.

- Generate detailed test reports and present findings to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

What will you need to be successful? :

- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering.

- Certifications : Like ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent.

- Experience : 6+ years (BS) or 3+ years (MS) in test automation, with significant experience in medical device system and software testing.

- Expert-level Python programming with PyTest or equivalent; proficiency in C/C++ for firmware testing.

- Advanced knowledge of CI/CD tools (e., Jenkins, Git) and test management tools (e., JIRA).

- Proven leadership in unit, integration, and system verification for embedded systems (FreeRTOS or bare metal).

- Track record as a technical lead on large-scale projects.

Tools Experience :

- Mastery of FreeRTOS, bare-metal environments, and standards like IEC 62304 and ISO 13485.

- Experience with HIL testing and Electrosurgical instruments is highly desirable.

- Experience with advanced debugging and optimization in regulated environments is preferred.