Software Validation Engineer Automated Machinery

InVision is a Professional Recruitment Firm specializing in Engineering, Industrial/Skilled Trades, Information Technology and Professional Services within Canada and the U.S.
We have a successful track record working on both small and large recruitment projects, across North America.Our client, a leading OEM Machine Designer is currently looking for a Software Validation Engineer (Automated Machinery) to join their growing team.The industrial machinery operating Software Validation Specialist holds a pivotal role within our Innovation and Sustainability Team.
Your primary responsibility is to comprehensively test software at both the component and system levels, ensuring it aligns with end-user perspectives.
You are tasked with creating the testing strategy, overseeing the deployment, and managing software testing and validation plans.Quality Assurance and Analysis:
• Preparing validation and acceptance criteria and rigorously evaluating test results to ensure industrial machinery operating software compliance with requirements.
• Identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and leading enhancements to industrial machinery operating software validation procedures, processes, and practices.
• Creating standardized procedures to systematically reduce test time and the number of software bugs.
• Improving software test protocols to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of software validation records.Test Planning and Strategy:
• Creating comprehensive test plans, collaborating with the team to execute them, and continuously improving testing processes.
• Participating in project design reviews and risk assessments to develop effective testing and validation strategies based on identified risks and product claims.
• Implementing software validation engineering test plans, test cases, and scripts.
• Evaluating and verifying issues, meticulously logging probable software bugs in the tracking database.Test Execution and Support:
• Installing systems for testing and performing specific tests as per the plan.
• Demonstrating the ability to isolate and triage problems with equipment and software.
• Conducting a critical review of testing results, including data analysis to support testing conclusions.Reporting and Collaboration:
• Reporting testing results and conclusions through formally documented reports and effective presentations.
• Verifying quality standards for the software content of products.
• Assisting in the resolution of significant service projects.
• Acting as the voice of the customer in the validation process.Contribution to Architecture:
• Contributing to the overall architecture of the machine software system with a focus on quality assurance.
• Refining internal product knowledge based on performance and results outside of the testing labs.Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
• BS or Ms in Electrical , Software, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems
• 2+ years of experience working in project teams, with both external and internal customers
• 2+ years experiences with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic system with data acquisition systems
• Good understand of Industrial Machinery
• 2+ years experiences with PLCs
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP
• Understanding of good UX (User Experience) design principles.
• Experience with industrial machinery operating SW testing methodology and practices related to complex mechanical systems.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Knowledge in electrical system and/or mechatronics
• Expert in troubleshooting industrial machinery operating software issues and debugging a large codebase with Agile Approach
• Ability to work independently and to be part of a multidisciplinary team , also able to Lead software V&V planning and test execution efforts
• Ability to balance multiple initiatives with unique schedules and needs
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in with C# compliant languages such as C, Java, and Python
• Expert with Modbus , Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Expert with .Net Software components
• Scrum/Agile Software Development Practices
• Past Experiences with Azure DevOps tool
• Familiarity with the ISO standard for SW development and validation
• Operating knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, fluid power and other industrial fieldsEmployment Rewards:
Full-Time PermanentStraight Day ShiftFull Benefits Package and RRSP MatchWorld Class OrganizationPotential for growthApplication Process:
All Qualified candidates will be contacted.InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.