About the role
Job Description Summary
As a Test Engineer, you will join a team of software test experts whose goal is to design test solutions that challenge and stress the functionality, reliability, and performance of our wearable patient monitoring products.This is a unique role that involves a high level of hands-on work with lab equipment, and therefore requires the majority of the time to be spent on-site.
The position is based in Vallila, Helsinki, where GE HealthCare employs approximately 700 people across engineering, R&D and manufacturing. The Helsinki site is a center of excellence for wearable patient monitoring, with a long-standing reputation as a powerhouse of innovation. We offer end-to-end capabilities on site—from Installed Base support to Product Development, Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovation—all under one roof.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual testing activities for patient monitoring systems, with a strong focus on system-level validation and real-world usage scenarios.
- Support and develop test automation using Python and Robot Framework.
- Support system installations, setups, and maintenance of test environments, including troubleshooting of IT servers, networking, and related infrastructure.
- Investigate failures, collaborate with software developers and other stakeholders, and help drive quality issues to resolution.
- Translate product requirements into practical test scenarios and test execution plans.
- Document, maintain, and report test results with high attention to detail and quality.
- Ensure compliance with medical regulatory standards, including proper defect reporting and test evidence handling.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, environments, and quality practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience in software development, with strong interest in hands-on manual testing.
- Good understanding of how to test complex systems involving both software and hardware.
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues in environments involving embedded systems, Linux, servers, networking, and system configurations.
- Proficient in AI-assisted development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for software testing.
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ownership attitude.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); EU work permit required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience testing medical devices, patient monitoring systems, or other regulated products.
- Experience in test automation with Python and Robot Framework.
- Experience with Git, code review tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Linux and basic shell usage.
- Experience with agile development methodologies
What We Offer
- Unique opportunity to work on leading-edge healthcare technologies and products that will revolutionize the healthcare industry and improve the lives of millions around the world.
- Learn in a diverse multicultural environment on a site that has 700 medical-technology professionals under one roof in product development, manufacturing, sales, service, etc.
- Develop your skills with varied training offerings.
- Career growth opportunities in subject-matter-expert or leadership roles.
- Office near Pasila railway station in central Helsinki with own on-site parking, gym, great café and restaurant.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, such as bonus plan, extensive healthcare insurance and Epassi for lunch and cultural benefits.’
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Total Rewards
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Aplyr's read
GE HealthCare is a global leader in medical technology, attracting professionals in imaging, diagnostics, and digital solutions innovation.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on innovation in medical technology and digital solutions.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities and exposure to various markets.
- •Invests heavily in research and development to stay ahead in healthcare technology.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive industry with constant pressure to innovate.
- •Complex organizational structure may lead to slower decision-making processes.
- •Dependence on regulatory approvals can impact product launch timelines.
Why GE HealthCare
- •Offers a comprehensive range of healthcare solutions from imaging to biomanufacturing.
- •Strong emphasis on integrating digital solutions with traditional healthcare technologies.
- •Pioneers in developing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and monitoring systems.
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About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. It provides a wide range of products and services, including imaging, monitoring, biomanufacturing, and diagnostics.