Job Description Summary

BD Diagnostics Systems in Sparks, MD is a Division of BD’s Life Sciences Organization. R&D Engineering of BD Diagnostics Systems is responsible for the Design and Development of World Class In-Vitro Diagnostics Instruments, Lab Automation Systems and Informatics Solutions. Test Engineering supports R&D’s Product Development/Maintenance with Verification and Validation to Test and Qualify Products and Solutions. Engineer II understands testing needs and follows the established and proven test processes to test the IVD instrument systems, subsystems and solutions under development in a cross functional environment.

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with other project teams to understand and derive specifications.
• Transforms Product / System / Software Level Requirements / Specifications to create Test Protocols and Test Cases for functional, non-functional and Risk based tests
• Executes planned Test cases to discover functional and nonfunctional System and Software anomalies with Risk impacts
• Provides a detailed description of discovered anomalies to obtain resolutions from Software, System, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams
• Supports Software, Systems and Engineering Teams with Trouble shooting, Characterization and Validation activities for Prototypes, Breadboards and Sub-Systems
• Supports Service/Training organization for troubleshooting customer complaints
• Provides Testing support to Sustaining activities
• Engages in continuous improvement to enhance Test Automation, Test Architectural and Test Leadership skills

Minimum Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience of automating User Interfaces in Microsoft Windows / Embedded Windows Environments using popular commercial or open source tools such as Tricentis Tosca, QTP, CodedUI, AutoIT, Selenium, AngularJS, etc.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to work in a cross functional team to complete Testing Tasks as per Project’s and BD’s quality needs and timelines.
• Proven and creative Test skills with attention to details. Thinks out-of-box to discover product anomalies and helps improve the test efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Familiar with Industry standard processes of Software and System development cycles. Understands specifications and requirements to create Test Protocols and Test Cases to provide optimal test coverage and speed of execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technically and professionally describe test scenarios, deviations, non-compliance and risks.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to create simple SQL Scripts,
• API Validations in C#, C++, JavaScript environments.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations for Medical Instruments, ISO 14971, IEC 62304 standards.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma
• Familiarity with Microbiology lab processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering or Science
• 2-5 Years of Software or System Testing experience, preferably in an embedded/ hardware environment and automated testing
• Familiarity with Defect Tracking Tools, Requirement Management and Test Management Tools such as TFS, HP ALM (Quality Center), Cognition Cockpit.

Becton Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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