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When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will become part of a highly collaborative team that is passionate about building software platforms that power advanced scientific instruments and solutions. With industry-leading investment in innovation, we provide our teams with resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.
How will you make an Impact?
As a Senior Automation Engineer in the Enabling Modules & Technology (EM&T) Team, you will contribute to the development of software and control systems that keep TEM microscopes safe, stable, and ready for experiments. The team works on system and workflow coordination, temperature and power control, motion safety, service and monitoring features across advanced microscopy platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, coordinating, and executing test strategies and plans, while ensuring comprehensive Quality Assurance coverage throughout the development lifecycle.
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 6–10 years of experience in test automation using Python and Robot Framework. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by designing and implementing robust automated test frameworks, collaborating with development teams, and fostering quality across the engineering lifecycle.
You will work within an Agile Development Team operating in a SAFe environment, collaborating closely with Software Engineers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Software Quality Assurance Engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions to our customers.
What will you do?
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python and Robot Framework.
- Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Managers, Software Quality Assurance Engineers and DevOps to understand requirements and ensure test coverage across all layers of the application.
- Write clear, maintainable, and high-quality automated test scripts for backend APIs, services, and integration points.
- Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and track test metrics to ensure test effectiveness and efficiency.
- Create detailed automated test plans, including effort estimations and scheduling.
- Execute test cases, evaluate results, and prepare comprehensive test reports
- Communicate testing progress and quality status to stakeholders
- Participate in release processes, identifying risks and ensuring smooth product delivery.
- Help define and uphold best practices in software quality and test automation.
- Work effectively within an Agile Scrum / SAFe framework, participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, technical estimation, PI planning, reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team coordination to support predictable and high-quality delivery.
Required Skills
- 6–10 years of hands-on experience in software automation testing.
- Strong hands-on experience in Python for Test Automation and Robot Framework.
- Experience with the Python language
- Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Behave or pytest-bdd.
- Awareness or prior exposure to Model Based Testing (MBT) tools such as Axini.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Good understanding of software testing principles, including test design, test strategy, and defect lifecycle.
- Experience with defect tracking systems and bug lifecycle management
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience with GUI testing libraries such as FlaUI, pywinauto, or Squish.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Prior experience in scientific, industrial, or instrument-control software environments is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FDA or ISO standards / ISTQB certification
Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
