What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer Test Engineer position at Global Connect Technologies?
Vermeer – Software Test Engineering (Off-Highway)
Information:
· Client: Vermeer
· Location: Vermeer, Pella, IA. Full-time 5 days in the office
· Roles
o Senior Software Test Engineer - Quantity 2
o Software Test Engineer – Quantity 2
· Special Note: This position requires someone willing to operate the machinery, specifically Horizontal Directional Drill https://www.vermeer.com/na/pipeline-directional-drills. Vermeer will train the consultants on the machine operation
Job Description
1. Test embedded systems at the SW/HW integration level and the machine subsystem/system level
2. Interpret software and system requirements, document test plans, create manual and automated test cases, execute tests, and record results.
3. Perform regression, integration, and system-level testing.
4. Support debugging, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution.
5. Collaborate with software, mechanical, hydraulic, hardware, and QA teams to ensure quality standards.
6. Contribute to Program Increment (PI) planning and provide test estimations.
7. Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
8. Mentor junior level engineers – Senior level only
9. Design and implement new methods of test automation - Senior level only
Required Qualification
1. BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture Engineering or related field
2. Experience testing embedded software on machines, equipment or vehicles at the SW/HW integration level or the machine/vehicle subsystem/system level
3. Experience reading and interpreting system and software requirements to develop test plans and test cases
4. Experience executing software test cases, recording results, analyzing data logs, and assisting in root cause analysis of failures.
5. Understanding of common software verification and validation concepts, including functional, performance, regression testing, boundary conditions, positive and negative test cases, requirement coverage, etc.
6. Experience using common test and measurement tools such as Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Load Box, AC/DC power supply, DMM, communication data loggers
7. Experience with CAN communication
8. Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to professionally support periodic communication to management and technical teams
9. Experience in test automation tools and scripting languages such as python, MATLAB, etc - - Senior level only
Preferred Qualifications
1. Familiarity with agile methodology.
2. Experience in the off highway heavy machinery, automotive or industrial control industry
3. Experience in test automation tools and scripting languages such as python, MATLAB, etc – Junior level only
