Internship Associate SW Test Engineer

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The Position

Purpose of the role:
In a cross-sites and cross-functional environment, the interdisciplinary CHU & CB Integration & Testing Sub Chapter in RDS System & Solution Development is responsible for integration of hardware, software, consumables, and reagents, and the verification & internal validation of diagnostic instruments (hardware and software) to deliver innovative, high-quality and reliable medical devices meeting our customer's needs.

As an Internship Associate SW Test Engineer, you are responsible for executing assigned verification activities in specific areas including the definition, maintenance and execution of test cases in close alignment with the test managers.

In this role, you are a member of a high performing cross-site development team (St. Cugat and Rotkreuz), and you are closely collaborating with the product definition team, software development and other project related functions through all phases of system development.

Your key responsibilities:

• Execution and documentation of test cases including defect reporting
• Creation, maintenance and review of SW test cases in all lifecycle phases (from early feasibility to product care) considering the respective customer workflows
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Ensuring adherence to relevant processes, guidelines and working instructions
• Supporting the definition of new features and functions to ensure clarity and testability of requirements and user stories

Who you are:

• To be successful in this position you have:
• Bachelor's degree (BSc) or Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant technical or biomedical field, such as informatics, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related discipline
• Ability to actively contribute to team collaboration, inclusion, sharing ideas and good team spirit, as well as mutual trust and respect (project team and sub chapter level)
• Expert english language skills (B2/C1 or better)

Bonus skills are:

• Primary experience in SW testing and verification (black box testing)
• Basic understanding of customer workflows in the area of diagnostic instruments (e.g. in coagulation or serum work area)
• Basic skills with testing tools e.g. Retina
• Initial experience with software testing on instrument level

What you can expect from us:

• Teamwork with ambitious and passionate people building high-quality products meeting customer's needs
• An agile working environment allowing for collaboration and knowledge sharing in cross-functional teams
• Fostered collaboration within the project and chapter to build and maintain a trust-based network with people who share common interests or goals

Location:
You will be based in St Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, Spain.

Roche is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to work and to innovate for patients.

At Roche, you will have the opportunity to join an established early careers community, with a dedicated Early Careers Forum to share experiences, network and develop a broader understanding of the diverse functions in this pioneering healthcare company. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and create meaningful connections with other talents that are launching their careers.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.