Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Working in an Agile Scrum environment, as the Firmware Test and Automation Engineer you will report to the Firmware QA Manager.
This role will require working with the Scrum development team and product management team to create and execute test solutions, both manual and automated, for product releases.
You will work among a talented and motivated R&D team, applying technologies such as On-line Dissolved Gas Measurement (DGA), Bushing Measurement (Tan Delta and Capacitance), Partial Discharge (PD) detection (UHF & Electrical) and Fast Transient measurement.
The scope of the team is unique, covering fundamental research on new measurement technologies, through to advanced Cloud based Industrial Internet concepts and deployment.
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and execute manual and automated tests across our fleet of GE products to ensure product functionality and robustness.
- Identify opportunities and tools to automate the test process.
- Develop automation test frameworks using Python, Robot Framework or other object-oriented language.
- Implement test automation where appropriate to improve test efficiency, repeatability, coverage, and accuracy.
- Methodically review user stories, acceptance criteria and product requirements.
- Create detailed, well-structured and comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Ensure traceability of requirements to test cases.
- Identify, recommend, and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of QA test execution.
- Work closely with the scrum development team to carry out smoke and regression test executions in a timely manner (manual and automated).
- Assist in prioritization and analysis of reported defects and work with development to facilitate timely closure.
- Validate that firmware defects have been fixed.
- Triage and analyse the test results.
- Participates in peer review of test designs / scripts.
- Maintain a record of test results for release documentation. Write test results and release documentation.
- Maintains a repository of software and firmware release artifacts.
- Ability to captures debug output and stack traces to assist developers identify and fix root causes for firmware bugs.
- Should have strong attention to detail and should be able to work in a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the Embedded Software Leader.
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline or equivalent.
- Extensive experience as a Firmware test and automation engineer.
- Designed and maintained a complete test automation framework.
- Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
- Hands on with Python and Robot-Framework.
- Familiarity with Jenkins.
- Familiarity with test automation framework such as Selenium.
- Competent in use of configuration management tools preferably github.
- Planning and organising skills.
Desired Criteria:
- Understanding of embedded systems and environments.
- Preferably hands-on experience with PyCharm or VS.
- Familiarity with CI / CD pipeline.
- Experience of Linux Operating system.
- Familiarity with HP ALM Quality Centre and Rally / JIRA.
- Ability to use signal generators and oscilloscope.
- Ability to understand mechanical and electronic systems.
- Enthusiastically research new tools and testing processes.
- Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members.
- Ability to design and construct electronic hardware simulators.
- Experience in testing of both Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) gas detection and Bushing Monitoring (BMT).
About Us:
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.
About GEV Grid Solutions:
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No