Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Basel is seeking a dedicated Senior Embedded Instrument Control SW Tester to join their team. 

General Information

• Duration: 12 months (initial contract)
• Extension: Possible
• Workload: 100%
• Remote Work: Up to 2 days per week
• Team Size: 5 - 10 members
• Working Hours: Standard hours

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Nurturing System Integrity: You will act as a guardian of our instrument’s quality, ensuring that the interplay between embedded software and hardware is seamless, robust, and reliable for our customers.
• Creative Test Evolution: Instead of just following a script, you will design and develop thoughtful test scenarios that explore the system's resilience, helping us identify and resolve potential weaknesses long before they reach the field.
• Transforming Data into Insight: You will listen to what the instruments are telling us by analyzing logs and results, turning raw data into meaningful improvements that enhance our diagnostic capabilities and long-term supportability.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: You will own the journey of an issue from discovery to resolution, working closely with cross-functional teams to verify that our solutions are as elegant as they are effective.
• Bridge-Building across R&D: You will serve as a key technical partner between different development teams and production, using your deep system knowledge to provide clarity and support during complex troubleshooting phases.
• Empowered Ownership of Quality: You will take pride in delivering validated, high-quality work packages, ensuring a smooth and confident transition of designs to our global partners in Service and Operations.

Must-Haves (Requirements)

• A degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering (*****)
• Min. 5-7+ years of experience in testing in agile environments, specifically where software meets hardware. (*****)
• Proficient with Linux and have a strong foundation in test automation. While ISTQB certification is a plus, your ability to think systematically is what matters most. (*****)
• A curious investigator who enjoys learning how things work under the hood. You communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring that technical findings lead to collaborative fixes (*****)
• Fluency in English is required; German is a great advantage for local collaboration.

Note: The client has set a strict application deadline for this position. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!