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Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
A Day in the Life
The Neuromodulation Operating Unit develops technologies that help improve patient outcomes through advances in MRI-guided therapies, computer-assisted surgery, and laser ablation systems. This organization partners across systems, software, and product development teams to deliver medical technologies that support clinical decision-making, procedural accuracy, and treatment effectiveness.
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This position is based in Lafayette, Colorado, and follows an onsite work model, requiring regular collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, laboratories, and test environments. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead verification and validation activities for software and system-level functionality within complex medical device products. This role partners closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define test strategies, develop automated and manual test solutions, analyze results, and support product quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
•Lead verification activities for software and system-level features across new product development programs.
•Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test solutions for GUI, integration, reliability, and system testing.
•Develop test protocols, procedures, and documentation required to demonstrate product compliance and performance.
•Collaborate with software, systems, and quality engineering teams to review requirements, designs, and risk controls.
•Analyze test results, investigate defects, and drive resolution of technical issues.
•Identify opportunities to improve test methods, automation capabilities, and development processes.
•Provide technical leadership, project planning input, and guidance to less experienced engineers.
•Communicate testing progress, risks, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 4+ years of experience OR advanced degree and 2+ years of experience in software, systems, or test engineering.
•Experience developing and executing software or system verification testing.
•Experience creating technical documentation, test protocols, and test reports.
•Experience working on cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience testing regulated medical devices.
•Experience developing test automation frameworks and automated test solutions.
•Experience with GUI, integration, system, and reliability testing methodologies.
•Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration Quality System Regulation (FDA QSR) requirements.
•Experience leading technical projects or mentoring engineers.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $103,200.00 - $154,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
