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Software Automation Test Engineer I

Newton, MA · On-site

$50.50 - $66.75/hr

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves ...

Software Automation Test Engineer I

Newton, MA · On-site

$50.50 - $66.75/hr

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves ...

Software Automation Test Engineer I

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$48.75 - $64.50/hr

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves ...

Software Automation Test Engineer I

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$48.75 - $64.50/hr

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves ...

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How much do affera jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for affera in the United States is $108,776.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an affera engineer?

An Affera job typically refers to roles at Affera, a medical technology company specializing in cardiac electrophysiology solutions. Positions may include engineering, clinical research, sales, or regulatory affairs, focusing on developing and supporting advanced cardiac ablation and mapping systems. Employees at Affera work on cutting-edge medical devices that assist in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

What are common challenges faced by engineers working at Affera in the development of cardiac ablation technologies?

Engineers at Affera often encounter challenges balancing innovation with strict regulatory requirements, as medical device development demands both technical excellence and compliance with health standards. Collaboration between multidisciplinary teams—such as software, hardware, and clinical experts—is key to ensuring that products are both effective and safe for patients. Additionally, engineers must remain adaptable as they troubleshoot unforeseen issues during prototyping and clinical testing. This dynamic environment fosters continuous learning but also requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Affera vs Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

AspectAfferaCardiac Electrophysiologist
Required CredentialsMedical degree, specialized training in cardiac electrophysiology, certification in electrophysiologyMedical degree, residency in cardiology, fellowship in electrophysiology, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, specialized cardiac centers, research facilitiesHospitals, clinics, private practices, research institutions
Industry UsageTechnology company focusing on cardiac mapping and ablation systemsMedical professionals diagnosing and treating arrhythmias

Affera refers to a medical technology company specializing in cardiac mapping and ablation systems, whereas a Cardiac Electrophysiologist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. While both are involved in cardiac arrhythmia management, Affera provides the tools used by electrophysiologists in their practice.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Medical Device Engineer at Affera?

To thrive as a Medical Device Engineer at Affera, you generally need a strong background in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, along with relevant experience in medical device design and development. Familiarity with CAD software, regulatory standards (such as FDA or ISO 13485), and prototyping tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the development of safe, innovative, and compliant medical technologies that improve patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Affera job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $108,776 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

Software Automation Test Engineer I

Medtronic

Newton, MA • On-site

$50.50 - $66.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 539 rated manufacturers


Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Aug 2026


Careers that change lives start here. 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. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Medtronic isseekinga motivatedSoftware Test Engineer I - Automationto join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices.Youwillbean integral memberofthe Affera Software Team, working oncutting-edgetechnology in the electrophysiology field.
About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System
The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physiciansidentifyabnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Onceidentified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoringnormal heart rhythm.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Craft a flexible and reliable test automation framework tailored to our company and product needs.

  • Investigate, propose, and implementnew technologiesor processes which improve the reliability and efficiency of automation.

  • Maintainbroadunderstanding of current testing software technologies.

  • Perform workflow analysis, document testresultsand recommend quality improvements

  • Applytheappropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

  • Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree anda minimum of0years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Programmingexperience inPython,C++,orsimilar languages

  • Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related

  • Foundationalunderstanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.

  • Experiencedtest automation in robotics or related industry.

  • Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.

  • Understandingof good documentation practices

  • Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Polarion, TFS, TestRail,JAMAetc).

  • Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  • Strong communicationskills, both written and verbal

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.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, 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.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$67,200.00 - $100,800.00This 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 ratecomplies withfederal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits informationpertainssolely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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, andSimple 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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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