Engineer Product I - Embedded Software

Engineer Product I - Embedded Software

  Not Disclosed

  Waterloo, IA

  36.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Manufacturing

Job Description

Software Test Engineer

Engineer Product I - Embedded Software

Major Purpose

Performs basic product design, testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. Develops recommendations within established guidelines; work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation.

Major Duties

Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.? Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
Work collaboratively with other professional teams and over organizational boundaries to ensure service users experience cohesive and seamless support to meet their needs.
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to execute engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to implement engineering designs, evaluate outcomes and then make improvements as needed.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to produce technical engineering specifications and related materials.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to test, evaluate and improve engineering outcomes. ? Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision).
Builds engineering solutions with guidance (but not constant supervision).
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to identify, assess, prioritize and manage project-related risks.
Works at an intermediate level to identify, verify, and manage changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach.

Typically works with guidance.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team, and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes.
Typically works with guidance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Your Responsibilities

As a Tractor Software Subsystem Test Engineer, you will be accountable for software verification, test planning, and test execution for embedded software on tractors.
The focus for the subsystem testing is on a tractor subsystem with an emphasis on drivetrain control subsystem. You will be integrated with and located in the client software delivery team which develops the tractor sub-system control software.

In addition you will:

Create the tractor sub-system software verification test plan for the features being delivered and defects being fixed once per software planning session (that is, once every two-month period).
Define the appropriate level of regression testing required in each round of testing.
Increase test case automation for the control subsystem.
Be accountable for software verification and test execution.
Be responsible for tracking metrics as defined by the Software Test Supervisor (requirements to test case coverage, test case data, test results, defects found, defects escaped).
Assure the availability of test environments (Model in the Loop (MiL), Software in the Loop (SiL), Hardware in the Loop (HiL), Vehicle in the Loop (ViL).) and define which test environments to use based on the test strategy.

What Skills You Need

One or more years of experience working in mechatronics; including a solid understanding of electrical and electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
One or more years of control system experience preferably related to propulsion systems and/or agriculture equipment.
One or more years of experience with embedded control systems in either product development or product test.
One or more years of experience with electronic test tools and simulation tools to assist in analysis and verification.

What Makes You Stand Out

Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

Experience working with Model Based Software Design (MBSD) and/or system simulation (For example, experience using Matlab or Simulink).
Experience working with test case automation tools (For example, experience using ECU-Test).
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
One or more years of experience with CAN bus and tools used for testing and analysis.
Experience operating Agricultural / off-road equipment.
ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Certification or equivalent.

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:

Bachelors of Science in Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or other relevant discipline.

Note :

1st shift position (start time between 7 am and 8:30 am) with minimal overtime.
Driving required.
This position will work onsite immediately.
Business casual dress code. Metatarsal shoes will be required for the first day.
Workers may drive the client Tractor while inside the facility after they complete safety training.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.