Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester

For our client, a leading company based in Rotkreuz, we are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester to join the HW Integration team. In this role, you act as the cornerstone of confidence, ensuring that the complex interactions between electronics, mechanics, firmware, and software result in a seamless and reliable product.



As a Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester, you will join an agile working environment of SW experts to bridge the gap between R&D and the final product. You will be the primary point of contact for complex issue analysis, helping us uncover weaknesses early and building diagnostic "hooks" directly into our design.




 

General Information:

 

• Start Date: ASAP (at the latest 01.07.2026)

• Duration: 1 year (extension very likely)

• Workplace: Rotkreuz

• Workload: 90% – 100%

• Remote/Home-Office: Up to 20% possible
  
  
  
  
   

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

• Nurturing System Integrity: Act as a guardian of instrument quality, ensuring the interplay between embedded software and hardware is seamless, robust, and reliable.

• Creative Test Evolution: Design and develop thoughtful test scenarios that explore system resilience and identify potential weaknesses early in the lifecycle.

• Transforming Data into Insight: Analyze logs and results to turn raw data into meaningful improvements, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and long-term supportability.

• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Own the journey of an issue from discovery to resolution, working with cross-functional teams to verify effective solutions.

• Bridge-Building across R&D: Serve as a key technical partner between development teams and production, providing clarity during complex troubleshooting phases.

• Empowered Ownership of Quality: Deliver validated, high-quality work packages to ensure a smooth transition of designs to global partners in Service and Operations.
  
  
  
  
   

Qualifications (Must Haves):

 

• Education: Degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering.

• Professional Experience: Minimum 5–7+ years of experience in testing within agile environments, specifically where software meets hardware.

• IT Skills: Proficient with Linux and a strong foundation in test automation.

• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory.

• Soft Skills: A curious investigator who enjoys learning how things work "under the hood." You communicate with empathy and clarity to lead technical findings toward collaborative fixes.
  
  
  
  
   

Nice to Haves:

 

• Certifications: ISTQB certification is a plus, though your ability to think systematically is the primary focus.

• Languages: German language skills are a great advantage for local collaboration.

• Mindset: A proactive personality capable of building diagnostic "hooks" directly into designs and challenging conventional thinking patterns.