Job Title: Advanced Software Test Engineer Req ID: 43221 Job Category: Engineering Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary Join STERIS as an Advanced Software Test Engineer within the Infection Prevention Technology business. You will design, develop, and execute software verification tests for medical devices; analyze software requirements and design specifications for testability; develop functional, integration, interface, and unit tests for software applications and firmware using knowledge of test methods, equipment, and platforms; lead test automation efforts and maintain test platform; work with the manager to develop guidelines, procedures, and work instructions for verification activities. You will collaborate with project teams to schedule and coordinate verification activities.You will also lead a small team of Sofware Test Engineers and Test Technicians and train and coach in best practices. *This position is located onsite in Mentor, OH with eligibility for a hybrid work schedule. Duties * Designs, implements, debugs, and executes software tests according to corporate policies and business operating procedures on new and sustaining engineering projects. * Works independently with minimal supervision on routine activities. Collaborates on unusual/complex issues and approval on plans and larger-scale designs. * Participates in test reviews to identify issues and provide recommendations. * Investigates new test technologies and tools. * Creates software test process documentation to include verification plans, designs, and protocols. * Performs integration and software system testing and capacity / performance testing of applications. * Documents defects capturing steps to reproduce and information for debugging. * Reviews test plans and designs with development engineers. * Develops test automation plans including requirements, architecture, and technologies. * Identifies and procures tools and technologies as appropriate for test designs and execution. * Implements and maintains test automation framework. * Oversees validation of software test tools. * Creates automated test procedures using appropriate scripting and tools to support project's needs. * Identifies metrics to assess test progress and software quality. Experience * Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering. (A degree in another Engineering discipline may be acceptable with proven software education and/or training and demonstrated software experience.) * Requires 7+ years of progressive engineering experience in the validation and verification of embedded software and firmware systems. Experience leading a team of test engineers and project leadership highly preferred. * Experience working in medical device industry or other regulated industry is highly desirable which require formalized software test processes and software risk management. * Capable of solving complex engineering problems through accurate interpretation of requirements and test results. * Strong communication and problem solving skills. * Experience in developing and executing unit, integration, and functional software tests. * Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Perl preferred. * Experience in verification and validation using multiple operating systems, which may include real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as RTXC, ThreadX, and QNX as well as traditional operating systems such as Linux, Windows (standard or embedded), Windows CE (Embedded Compact) is re