Software Test Engineer

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LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol " LIVN ." LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

The Software Test Engineer is a technical, hands-on opportunity working with a robust, cross-functional group of electrical, RF, and firmware engineers. We are looking for a Software Test Engineer who has an approach that considers design specifications and business needs to deliver test systems in various phases of the project from characterization to production and post-production.

Primary Activities

• Determining feasibility of a design concept through part selection, prototyping and initial design fabrication of the PCBA, board bring up (debug as necessary) and characterization to determine the suitability of the concept.

• Development of automated test systems for Continuous tests, Characterization, Design verification, and Production of various Neuromodulation products.

• Execute tests and analyze data using statistical methods and influence product designs choices based on your findings.

• Ability to write technical specifications and requirements and strong written and oral communication skills to accurately convey issues and information.

• Ability to automate characterization, design verification and production level tests in C#, and other automation software tools

• Risk assessment of the proposed design and mitigation of residual risk via design or process controls. Ability to perform dFMEA analysis independently on design modules and systems.

• Perform design reviews periodically to keep the stakeholders informed and seek critical feedback to improve on the design.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute software development projects, including defining project scope, requirements, timelines, and budgets.

• Engage with stakeholders to identify project goals and objectives and ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

• Design the next-generation architecture of the automation systems with a focus on maximizing efficiency through elements like reusable toolsets/assets.

• Automate the validation of your software through techniques including scheduled builds, static test, unit/module/integration test libraries, and UI test automation and simulators that mimic hardware and product behavior.

• Determine the feasibility of a design concept through part selection, prototyping, and initial design fabrication of the PCBA, board bring-up (debug as necessary), and characterization to determine the suitability of the concept.

• Define project milestones and deliverables, track progress against them, and identify and manage project risks. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and execute project timelines per business needs.

• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders and provide regular updates on project milestones and deliverables by performing periodic design reviews.

• Participate in project retrospectives to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve project outcomes.

• Mentor and coach incoming interns, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies and leverage them to improve project outcomes.

• Manage Kanban board, assign priorities to items and bugs, and utilize agile methodologies to optimize workflow and continuously improve processes.

• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar Engineering degree

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design including circuit design, system bring-up, integration, and debug

• 2+ years of experience in C, C++ or C# for Electrical tests automation

• Previous work experience in a highly regulated industry such as medical product development is preferred.

• Experience with low-power circuit design

• Experience with embedded devices

• Experience with Cadence Suite for simulation

• Experience with Altium board layout and schematic capture

• Hands-on experience with debugging and related equipment (Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, etc.)

Pay Transparency

• The expected salary range for this position ranges from $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary, plus discretionary bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location and are awarded based on experience.

Employee Benefits Include

• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Personal and Vacation Time

• Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Education Assistance

• Bonus Referral Program

• Service Awards

• Employee Recognition Program

• Flexible Work Schedules

Valuing different backgrounds:

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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