Senior Embedded Software Engineer

For our client from the Med Tech sector in Zug, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and open-minded Test Automation Engineer

Start Date: May, June, July 2026

Planned Duration of Employment: 1 year contract (big chance for extension)

Workload: 90-100%, with max 1 day of home office per week

Team Size: 5-10 people

• 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.

• 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

Sounds like a great job?

Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents through our online application form.