Job Description Summary

Seeking an experienced staff level Firmware Test Engineer to play a leading role in developing and executing embedded software test methodologies to ensure that the instrument control firmware developed for BD's flow cytometry product line meets requirements and is of the highest quality. Must be detail-oriented, process-focused, and results-driven. No firmware will be released without your stamp of approval. This is a vital position to ensure that BD meets its quality goals.

Are you ready to make a difference in this world? Do you want to be part of a team that develops ground-breaking medical and biotechnology services and devices? One person can make a singular difference in saving and improving lives. At BD, we are looking for amazing, passionate, and dedicated people like you. BD, a company standing on more than 125 years of innovation in medical technology, is currently recruiting for an experienced and talented firmware test engineer to join our San Jose, CA R&D team. BD’s purpose is to advance the world of health. As part of our team, you will be on the forefront of enabling BD’s line of clinical and research use flow cytometers You are the one who can make the difference. Join us and be a crucial part of advancing the world of health!

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

About BD:

Founded in the late 19th century by Maxwell Becton and Fairleigh Dickinson, BD has been working to improve outcomes for patients since 1897 by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. Today, in the 21st century, BD has grown to be one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world with over 70,000 employees, a presence in virtually every country, and annual revenues approaching 20 Billion dollars.

BD Biosciences is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions to scientific research and clinical laboratories. Here, we are leading the way by developing the best technologies that enable the ability to look closer at the details of cells and diseases.

About the role:

As a leading member of the Firmware Test Engineering Team, you will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership for the verification of embedded software for medical devices and instrumentation. Detecting defects early in the development process is critical, and you will be charged with ensuring that the firmware is robust and that it meets all requirements prior to release. Providing leadership to constantly improve the process through automation to drive rapid testing will be a significant part of the job. The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, process-focused, results-driven, and able to work well cross-functionally with a broad range of teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for providing technical leadership of the Firmware Test Engineering team to implement methodologies to ensure that Firmware defects are caught as early as possible in the development process.

• Work closely and cross-functionally with the firmware and hardware development and quality teams and with the program lead and functional management to develop a comprehensive and detailed test plan to verify that the firmware meets the requirements with high test coverage.

• Develop tests at the appropriate level of the system. Determine the correct mix of unit tests, integration tests, and FCAT tests at the board, system, and interface levels.

• As appropriate, develop and document test benches consisting of PC workstation, system hardware, peripheral emulators, and electronic test equipment to enable thorough testing of the firmware running on the system hardware.

• Collaborate with the Systems, Software, Firmware, and Hardware development teams during the Firmware requirements creation process to ensure that the firmware requirements set is unambiguous, complete, realizable, and verifiable.

• Develop and extend methods to automate the execution of the firmware tests to shorten test time, reduce errors introduced by manual testing, and increase test reliability.

• Ensure that the test plan and test case documentation is available to key stakeholders (development team, management, etc.) in an appropriate revision-controlled repository during development and in the appropriate long-term archival database upon release.

• Provide clear communication on the status of test execution and firmware defect detection.

• Generate documentation to support regulatory filings and internal reports and specifications.

• Follow design, quality, and safety guidelines based on GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines and related BD Quality and Safety Standards and Practices

• Understand business goals and link them to firmware testing efforts to support long-term product vision and strategies.

About You:

You are a talented firmware test engineer with deep experience testing embedded systems firmware to ensure a quality product. You thrive in a team environment and are excited to work in the medical device industry because you realize that your work will positively impact patients’ qualities of life. You have a clear idea of what needs to be done while being open to other approaches. You are able to provide strong technical leadership by example to multiply your impact. You are process-focused and detail-oriented, and you are the type of person who does not cut corners. You always do the right thing. As a member of the quality checking process, you structure your actions in such a way as to ensure that no FW is released without meeting BD's quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the firmware testing role with a strong track record of successful product releases.

• Experience with C++, C, and Python.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and board layout drawings.

• Hands on experience troubleshooting firmware/hardware interfaces using test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and debuggers.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in cross-functional and cross-geographical multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Familiarity and experience with Issue/Task/Bug/Test Case tracking systems such as Azure DevOps or Jira.

• Manages time effectively and efficiently and able to context-switch as necessary to deal with new issues.

• Able to bring clarity to ambiguous situations.

Desirable:

• Experience with working in a regulated industry strongly preferred.

• Experience with Azure DevOps.

• 15+ years of experience in the firmware testing role

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers

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USA CA - Milpitas 155

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Salary Range Information

$126,600.00 - $208,900.00 USD Annual

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.