Test Automation Specialist (LabVIEW & TestStand Expert)

In this role, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert for NI LabVIEW and TestStand , supporting the development, maintenance, and optimization of test and verification systems . You will play a key role in ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient test solutions across the product lifecycle of patient monitors and their accessories .

You will be part of a local Hospital Patient Monitoring (HPM) Verification team in Varginha, MG , collaborating closely with the global Hardware Test Engineering organization across Germany, the U.S., Brazil, and China .

You will work closely with Verification, Test Development, and R&D teams to design new solutions and continuously improve existing systems.

Your Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain test software solutions using NI LabVIEW and TestStand

• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing test and verification tools to improve reliability and performance

• Support verification teams in resolving test system issues and minimizing downtime

• Collaborate with R&D and Test Development to define and implement Design for Test (DFT) strategies

• Develop and integrate test sequences, automation frameworks, and hardware interfaces

• Ensure test systems comply with medical device regulations and quality standards (e.g., validation and documentation)

You’re the right fit if:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Advanced English communication skills (speaking & writing)

• Strong hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand (must-have)

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test systems

• Solid debugging and problem-solving skills in complex test environments

• Experience working with hardware-software integration (instrumentation, data acquisition, communication protocols)

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (R&D, Test Development, Production)

• Availability for international travel.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in medical device development or regulated environments (e.g., FDA QSR, cGMP, ISO13485)

• Knowledge of test system architecture and scalability concepts

• Familiarity with data analysis, test reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a passion for solving technical challenges

• Strong ownership of test systems across their lifecycle

• Clear communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams