Automation Systems Engineer

Job Title : Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer Location : Marshalltown, IA

Duration : Long Term

Job Description :

Essential Job Functions :

Define and develop test automation to improve efficiency and test coverage

Write manual and automated test procedures for features of low power, high reliability industrial process control devices

Champion other members of the test team to deliver quality products

Collaborate with other teams (Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, etc) to facilitate a cohesive group environment

Create and maintain a backlog of all work items within an Agile Environment

Log, track and investigate defects to determine root cause

Monitor, debug and enhance automated test infrastructure

Perform project and product documentation in accordance with departmental and company procedures and standards

Read, interpret, and implement engineering and industry standards

Education / Experience Required :

~ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar experience

~7+ years Embedded Development and / or Embedded Test Development

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Expertise in C# and a working knowledge of C / C++

Working knowledge of C# and C / C++

Basic understanding Knowledge of software test methodologies and automation principles : Regression test, functional test, unit test, black box test, white box test, etc.

Basic understanding of electrical schematics and circuit analysis

Ability to understand basic mechanical, pneumatic and electronic systems

Ability to effectively work in a team environment

Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Knowledge / Experience :

Knowledge of control systems and / or process control environments

Experience with distributed version control (Mercurial, Git, or similar)

Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, or similar)

Experience with ARM embedded processor platforms

Knowledge of test equipment (National Instruments or similar) including data acquisition, analog and digital output cards, relays, power supplies, etc.

Experience with industrial protocols : HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet, Modbus, etc.

Agile Methodologies