Zurich – Manual / Automation Test Engineer – Medical Devices – Long Term Contract

Location: Zurich – 4 days onsite per week / 1 day from home

Contract duration: Initial 6 months, with extensions every 6 months

Start date: December 2026 / January 2027

Interviews: To take place in November 2026

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Test Engineer with a blend of manual and automation testing experience to join a leading medical devices company in Zurich.

You will be working primarily with a medical instrument, focusing on testing its user interface and overall functionality. This is a hands-on testing role, combining manual testing with opportunities to develop and improve automated test processes.

The assignment is part of a long-term project expected to run until the end of 2030, offering excellent potential for contract extensions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of medical instruments, with a strong focus on UI and instrument functionality.
• Support the development and implementation of test automation.
• Use Python to help automate testing activities.
• Review test cases, test specifications and test results.
• Contribute to test reviews and ensure effective test coverage.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and testing teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Test Engineer, ideally combining manual and automation testing.
• Strong experience in manual testing, preferably involving instruments or complex equipment.
• A good understanding of software testing principles and test reviews.
• Basic to intermediate Python development skills – an expert Python developer is not required (approximately 4/10 proficiency is sufficient).
• A development mindset and willingness to contribute to test automation.
• Good English communication skills.
• German language skills minimum B1 level.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in the medical devices industry.
• Experience testing other types of instruments or technical equipment.
• Experience with Playwright.
• Knowledge of C#.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.

Important Information

• No embedded software or firmware testing experience is required.
• The role is primarily focused on instrument testing and UI functionality.
• Python is the main programming language used for test automation.
• The team works in English, but B1 German is a nice to have requirement.
• Zurich onsite presence is required 4 days per week.

We are looking forward to you application!

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Thomas ONeill