Senior Test and Validation Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
• Develop a comprehensive testing framework and define testing parameters based on input from the product design team.
• Implement the testing framework to monitor the process, document the results, and take steps to troubleshoot.
• Create test environments and test cases for all software and electrical systems.
• Provide feedback to the tested products.
• Ensure products and procedures meet all industry quality standards.
• Conduct data analysis from test results, detect issues, and track root causes.
• Build automated testing systems for regular testing of our products.
• Identify test scenarios, test cases, and test data to cover all aspects of product functionality and use cases.
• Prioritize testing efforts based on risk assessment.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, usability, compatibility, and security testing.
• Execute test cases and validate product features against requirements.
• Utilize automated testing tools and frameworks to increase efficiency and repeatability of tests.
• Report and track defects in a detailed manner using designated bug tracking systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to streamline repetitive testing processes.
• Continuously improve and expand the test automation suite to cover new features and use cases.
• Collaborate with the development team to implement and maintain integration tests and continuous integration pipelines.
• Create and maintain clear and detailed documentation for test plans, test cases, test results, and testing processes.
• Generate testing reports to communicate testing progress, results, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with software and hardware engineers, product managers, and other team members to ensure effective communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to software and hardware testing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest enhancements to optimize testing procedures and outcomes.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Associates degree in Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience in testing, installation and configuration of products and operation of heavy equipment and machine shop.
• Five or more years of proven experience as a Test Technician or similar role, preferably in the field of sensors and imaging, controls, and software development.
• Experience with high voltage and AC/DC Power 800V+ (Desirable).
• Experience with Hardware, Firmware, and Software and Apps Testing.
• Proficient in LabView and National Instrument Software and Hardware, such as Data Acquisition Systems DAQ.
• Basic communication protocol experience, such as CAN, RS-232, and RS-485.
• Strong understanding of common lab tools, such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzer, NI LabView, NI DAQ, and Digital Multi-Meters (DMMS).
• Experience in mechanical and electrical fixturing and basic drawing.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, testing types, and quality assurance principles.
• Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., LabView, Macros) to develop and maintain test scripts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey testing results.
• Able to multitask and excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period
• Premium free medical, dental and vision insurance – working spouse must take single major medical at their place of employment if offered
• On-site health clinic
• Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)
• Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)
• 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match
• FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Scholarship Program
• Optional Gym Membership
• ESports Room