Principal Engineer Test – Software Verification

• Strategizing and planning Verification activities independently/along with other leads
• Verification and validation of Software as a system using manual and automated test methods.
• Creation and execution of Verification and Validation plans, including coordinating efforts of test personnel inside and outside the Design Verification and Validation group.
• Reviewing test procedures, test input documents and test results
• Defining test setups and environment required for test execution
• Driving Challenging verification, sampling strategy & Non-functional req. tests
• Documenting any design defects (product non-conformances) discovered. Interfacing with other engineering disciplines to research, correct, and close design defects.
• Publishing test reports, defect summary report, performing defect analysis, driving defects to closure
• Managing traceability from requirements to verification
• Ensuring that the testing abides by the business Engineering Quality Procedures (QMS), Phased Review Discipline and regulatory needs of the applicable markets
• Development, implementation, and documentation of verification techniques.
• Participation in project meetings, project reviews, and specification reviews, Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Daily Scrums
• Development of new test systems and tools and maintenance of existing test systems
• Identifying and reporting any quality or compliance concerns and taking immediate corrective actions as required
• Interacting with global teams to promote consistency and maximize synergy
• Communicating effectively & impactfully in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, global environment
• Participating in and driving SW FMEA, dFMEA, FTA to define Risk Based Test Strategy
• Demonstrating Good structured approach for DSM, DBT
• Leading continuous improvement activities by driving the implementation of process and product quality improvement initiatives

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering/science or equivalent
• At least 10+ years of experience out of which at least 2 years of experience as a Verification Lead at system-level for products that include Hardware and Software.
• Good knowledge of testing methodologies and processes, including manual, automated, standards and compliance testing
• Demonstrated skills for planning and coordinating verification and validation activities for New Product Development programs at a sub-system level.
• Demonstrated abilities and skills in working, influencing and communicating in a diverse global environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills
• Strong influential and communication skills
• Knowledge of medical device software development is highly preferred including knowledge of standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971

Desired Characteristic

• Experience of having led verification for large and complex programs that includes stringent regulatory requirements and demonstrated automation implementation experience
• Advanced ISTQB Certification
• An engineer with Black BELT certification will be added advantage