Firmware Test Engineer

Schneider Electric is looking for a highly innovative and enthusiastic Firmware Test Engineer to join our Industrial Automation R&D team on-site (M-F) at our Andover, MA, location. In this role, the individual will test and evaluate firmware to ensure the quality and reliability of software for electronic hardware for communications protocols, 5G and WiFi technology, and IoT (Internet of Things) enabled solutions in the industry sector.

They will work with multiple applications and execute automation within the projects as available.

The right candidate performs productively in a fast-paced work environment and efficiently works on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Development: Write automation testing, including hands-on scripting, with internal frameworks(Robot Framework). Work collectively with team members to solve defects and suggest improvements. Create and execute manual test scripts for regression, installation, and performance/stress testing. Maintain existing automation tools/testing procedures to support testing efforts Maintain strong project management skills, ensuring all steps of designated projects are completed. Monitor and communicate with developers any defects that arise when completing manual or automation testing.
• Continue Integration / Continue Development (CI/CD): Knowledge of full automation of CI Testing. Knowledge of CI/CD tools integration/ operations/ change management, and maintenance. Develop policies, standards, guidelines, governance, and related guidance for both CI/CD operations and for the work of developers.
• Technical Documentation: Contributing to writing detailed Test Plans, Test Reports, Build Guides, and Implementation Guides.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Debug, Analyze, and reproduce complex hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance and security and perform unit tests.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC to excel within an "Agile" environment (i.e. user stories, iterative development, continuous integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)
• Innovation: Participate in innovative projects outside of day-to-day project execution.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills for rapid troubleshooting and solution development.
• Good Presentation skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts.

Who will you report to?

• You will report to the R&D Technical Engineer Manager. This is an individual contributor role. For this position, you are expected to work onsite Monday - Friday in Andover, MA. There is no relocation assistance.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technology in 5G/WiFi and/or embedded systems.
• Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware and/or 5G/Wifi testing.
• Testing Skills: Demonstrated experience in unit, functional, regression, performance, compatibility, end-to-end/system, and incremental integration testing.
• Technical Expertise: Solid foundation in Python programming, Linux testing, and debugging within embedded environments. Knowledge of C/C++ programming is a plus.
• Networking Protocol: Experience with Networking and Communications Protocols for Industrial Automation, Client/Server Applications, OSI model and/or 5G, WiFi.
• Development Environment: Knowledge of Robot Framework
• Operating Systems: Knowledge of real-time operating systems RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS or Zephyr), Embedded Linux, and VxWorks.
• Cyber-Security: Familiarity with cryptography concepts and secure features such as cryptographic key management and distribution, certificate management and PKI.
• Issue Resolution: Ability to identify issues and risks, analyze and understand underlying causes, and devise appropriate action plans.
• Achieve Sustainable Results: Ensure successful execution of strategies, monitor and follow-up on plans, and maintain high levels of energy in a fast-paced environment.
• SDLC and Tools: Experience with the full software development lifecycle, agile methodologies (Scrum), and tools like Wireshark, Git and GitHub.
• Communication and Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Drive for digital upskilling in technologies such as 5G, WiFi, TSN.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Research Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to independently research complex technical topics, distill information, and contribute to design specifications and whitepapers.
• Impact Maker: Possess a strong drive for curiosity and self-motivation to tackle technical challenges and enhance product performance.
• Process Automation: Eager to explore and implement tools for enhancing efficiency through automated processes in product development and testing.

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