What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer position at Toyota Material Handling?
Join our Team as a Software Test Engineer!
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll design test strategies, execute rigorous test plans, and help deliver reliable, high-quality firmware products. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
Salary - $106,000 - 135,900 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers
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The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll design test strategies, execute rigorous test plans, and help deliver reliable, high-quality firmware products. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Review requirements, system designs, and architecture for testability.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, cases, and scenarios for robust telematics performance.
- Perform embedded software testing on both vehicle and bench setups.
- Lead testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle: planning, setup, execution, analysis, and reporting.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to align testing with project goals.
- Continuously refine test cases, processes, and practices to improve efficiency and quality.
- Investigate and resolve issues spanning software, electrical, and mechanical domains.
- Conduct system-level troubleshooting and demonstrations of integrated functions.
- Work with embedded Linux systems.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 7 years of testing embedded software products.
- Strong knowledge of embedded firmware lifecycles, with experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Expertise in designing high-quality test scenarios and procedures.
- Familiarity with communication protocols and interfaces such as CANOpen, RS-232, TCP/IP, and others.
- Understanding of electrical/harness schematics, component datasheets, and digital circuits, including firmware-electronics interactions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Bench-level and system-level testing.
- Collecting and analyzing test data from equipment.
- Troubleshooting hardware, electrical, software, and field issues.
- Task planning, test setup definition, effort estimation, and reporting.
- Using standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ systems, multimeters, batteries, power analyzers).
- Embedded Linux environments.
- Experience developing processes to improve quality and efficiency.
- Cybersecurity testing expertise.
- Ability to create Python test scripts.
- This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
Salary - $106,000 - 135,900 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
World Class Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers
Follow us on Social Media: Working at Toyota Material Handling | Glassdoor
Salary : $106,000 - $135,900