System Integration and Test Engineer

CASCINATION AG seeks a Senior System Integration and Test Engineer in Bern to lead V&V activities, enhance testing infrastructure, and ensure product quality in a regulated medical environment.

This position focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of medical systems through rigorous verification and validation processes. The engineer will oversee testing strategies, improve hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop infrastructures, and manage documentation for annual releases while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate unit and integration tests created by developers, adding contributions where necessary, particularly for Qt logic and GUI components.
• Perform continuous testing of the application throughout the development lifecycle.
• Enhance and expand the hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) and software-in-the-loop (SiL) testing frameworks.
• Assess system performance metrics such as response times, rendering speed, memory consumption, leaks, navigation precision, and long-term stability under various conditions.
• Validate the system against real-world clinical workflows from the perspective of the end user.
• Direct verification and validation efforts during the annual release cycle and maintain all associated documentation.
• Analyze field complaints, support investigation efforts, and refine log files and diagnostic tools.
• Determine the root cause of issues, distinguishing between software, electronics, mechanical, or setup problems, including network and OS troubleshooting.
• Collaborate closely with Software, Systems, Hardware, and Quality departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, or Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in software verification and validation within regulated sectors such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.
• Practical experience in testing automation and scripting, preferably using Python, along with performance and stress testing.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across networks (e.g., Ethernet) and Windows operating systems, with a working knowledge of electronics and mechanics.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and medical imaging, enabling testing from the user’s viewpoint.
• A structured and precise work approach with a strong emphasis on documentation.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with traceability and defect-tracking tools.

What the company offers

• A challenging role within a multinational, innovative, fast-growing, and dynamic environment.
• Opportunities to create, shape, and take on significant responsibility.
• A unique company culture shaped by passion and values.

About the company

CASCINATION AG operates in a multinational, innovative, fast-growing, and dynamic environment. The company culture is defined by passion and core values, fostering a setting where employees can take on responsibility and contribute to meaningful work.

• Multinational and innovative environment.
• Fast-growing and dynamic workplace.
• Culture shaped by passion and values.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• letter of motivation
• diploma
• references