Engineer - Product V&V

Description

• Senior Engineer in QA Test will define test strategy, develop test plans, test scripts and procedures to verify functionality of our products under the ICA, PMCC business
• Ensure complete traceability between product requirements and test cases.
• Ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and documentation of test results.
• Prepare detailed test protocols, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Identify product issues during testing and collaborate with design teams to resolve them.
• Identify and prioritize manual tests that are good candidates for automation testing.
• Prepare detailed test protocols, execution logs, and final reports.
• Use tools like RSLogix, TIA Portal, Codesys, or similar for test development and execution.
• Develop or integrate automated test setups where applicable.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure consistency in screen layouts, language localization, and usability across devices.
• Be part of a Scrum team and proactively communicate with other members as a quality referent (best testing practices, test process, etc.)
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during testing, working closely with design and firmware teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in V&V processes, tools, and documentation practices.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures.
• Define test strategies for functional, performance, reliability, and environmental testing.
• Utilize tools like LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or other relevant platforms for data acquisition and analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Support team members, reporting on what have been validated and demo of new functionalities
• Ensure testing aligns with relevant standards (e.g., IEC 61131, ISO 13849, UL, CE).
• Test data visualization, alarms, trends, and control interactions between HMI and PLC.
• Conduct and oversee verification and validation tests on prototypes and production units.
• Constitute a test repository of system tests for end-to-end and regression testing.
• Ensure all requirements are verified and validated before product release.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain V&V plans specific to PLC products, including functional, integration, and system-level testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Test ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programs for correctness and robustness.
• Support audits and regulatory submissions as needed.
• Maintain traceability between product requirements and test cases.
• Validate updates or changes to legacy PLC products, ensuring compatibility and documentation accuracy.
• Be charge of the validation and testing process inside a Scrum Team. You will ensure that our products have been designed and tested to meet requirements and are fully validated before launch.
• Define and execute test campaigns to ensure an efficient coverage of a release based on risk analysis
• Ensure testing activities comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, UL) and internal quality systems.
• Raise and follow defects in our ticketing tool in case of any misbehavior of the application
• erify real-time performance, fault handling, and safety interlocks.
• Validate HMI screen navigation, responsiveness, and user interface logic.
• Verify communication between HMI and PLC using protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, or proprietary drivers.
• Create test benches and simulation environments for PLC systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system engineering teams to align on product goals.
• Analyze and validate changes to legacy products, ensuring backward compatibility and documentation alignment.
• Define test coverage based on product requirements, use cases, and industry standards.
• Document deviations, observations, and improvement recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of V&V processes and best practices.
• Maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Compare actual implementation with legacy documentation and update as needed.
• Support certification and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA sessions.
• Execute manual/automated tests and provide report to the key stakeholders
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to align on product goals and timelines.
• Validate User Stories by participating in acceptance criteria definition and test them
• Develop comprehensive V&V plans aligned with product requirements and regulatory standards.
• Validate PLC logic, I/O configurations, communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in V&V of PLC and HMI-based products or industrial automation systems.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Efficient in ability to adhere to deadlines
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering field.
• Strong understanding of control systems, industrial protocols, and safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming and testing tools (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi).
• Problem solving skills, Working in ambiguity, process improvement
• PLC-Specific Testing
• HMI Testing
• Above-average planning, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team

Benefits

• Legacy Product Support

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance