Lead Software Test Engineer

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Software Test develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications.
They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application).
Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development.
Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Work as a team member who understands/interprets technical problems and provides technical support.
• Solve assigned problems under guidance of more senior engineers.
• Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment)
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer-Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded OS Qualification - RTOS, Linux (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills, ability to design and develop test-plans based on product requirements.
• Automation and scripting skills - Python with Pytest, Robot and Selenium frameworks
• Hands on experience in end to end software development life-cycle, with a concentration on functional and systems testing.
  Must be able to design and develop modular, automated test-cases and scripts.
• Technology areas may include
• Test Experience in open Networking, Storage, or server technologies, Rack integration, converged and hyper-converged infrastructure
• BIOS:
  RAS, Core complex, ACPI, SMBIOS, Numa nodes, UEFI, PCIe, USB Validation
• Firmware Validation/GPU direct to storage/GPU RDMA Validation/HPC server validation/BSP Level Verification/PCIe or CXL Validation
• BMC/iDRAC/iLO with GUI/Redfish/IPMI validation
• Must have a data-centric approach to SW quality tracking, monitoring and enhancements.

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management - Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants.
  Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants in order to make the project successful.
• Leadership - Demonstrate "Individual Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning -Solid understanding of Celestica's budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work.
  Always act with the awareness of your work's impact on financial results.
  Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may have an influence on the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling.
• The following competencies may also be required and performed with help or under supervision:
  Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 3+ years

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.
Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process.
Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.