Test Development Engineer

Test Development Engineer

Permanent

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Development Engineer with expertise in delivering test solutions for complex systems, particularly within the medical or automotive industries. This role requires a meticulous individual who can design, develop, and implement robust tests, working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure the reliability, quality, and compliance of our products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product specifications and requirements. Develop and document comprehensive test strategies to validate the performance, functionality, safety and reliability of products.

Design and implement custom automation-based test solutions, coordinating test development projects via internal and external resources.

Support FMEA activities to identify potential failure modes, their causes, and effects on product performance and reliability. Utilise FMEA outputs to prioritise testing efforts and design appropriate test methodologies.

Support investigations into failures encountered during testing, collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective and preventative actions.

Ensure that testing processes comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949). Participate in audits and reviews to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Implement configuration management practices to control changes to test systems. Maintain accurate documentation of test configurations and versions to support reproducibility and traceability.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation within the test development lifecycle. Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field

A rich experience in test development, preferably in the medical device or automotive industry and incorporating a mix of optics, electronics, software, firmware, laser systems, and mechanical elements

Knowledge of configuration management tools and practices to ensure the consistency and integrity of test environments

Software skills / competencies

Mandatory:

Continuous Test, Integration, Development, Tooling and Processes

10 Years Plus Developing Software Automation tests on Windows and Linux

Autonomation Test System design, implementation and deployment

Extensive, hands-on experience programming in Python

Desirable:

Power Shell, C#, C++, .NET

Experience of test tools, we use Squish, PyWinAuto, Appium, WinApp driver

Experience of fast paced Lean / Agile project delivery

Experience of delivering software for medical devices

Optional:

Jenkins, Behave, Jira, Jama, Bamboo, Kibana

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!