Embedded Software Test and Validation Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation•New Bremen, OH

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking an Embedded Software Test and Validation Engineer to join their Verification & Validation Team. This role will lead design qualification and validation activities for new product development, aiming to enhance the quality of innovative lift trucks and material handling equipment. The position involves managing diverse tasks including testing, automation, requirements analysis, and project coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Vehicle Systems Engineering; or Associate degree with 6+ years specifically related experience.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Good verbal and written communication, organizational skills, relevant math, computer, and analytical skills.
Ability to safely operate a lift truck with company-provided training.
Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays.
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday.
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging embedded systems software.
Proven experience in modeling, simulation and testing using Matlab/Simulink.
Proficient in defining effective test strategies, demonstrating the ability to design comprehensive tests that maximize coverage and efficiency.
Ability to transform manual test cases into automated test procedures.
Experience in simulated testing with Model-In-Loop (MIL) and Hardware-In-Loop (HIL).
Good troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, and test environments.
Experience with Project Coordination when communicating testing objectives to various levels of stakeholders in a development project.
Experience in safety-critical software development and familiarity with certification processes.
Experience with requirements and test case management tools such as Jama.
Experience with task management and version control (JIRA, GitHub).
Experience with CAN debugging/testing using Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer).
ADAS Testing experience a plus (methods of testing autonomous driving software, sensors, control systems).

Responsibilities

Utilize expertise in embedded software testing to contribute to Crown’s Verification & Validation Team.
Lead all design qualification and validation activities for new product development to improve the overall quality of innovative lift trucks and material handling equipment.
Manage diverse tasks in testing, automation, requirements analysis, and project coordination.
Work closely with stakeholders and the development team to identify testing and validation strategies based on product specific requirements and industry standards.
Design and execute comprehensive test plans to verify system functionality meets requirements.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage.
Lead efforts to shift the on-vehicle testing over to MIL/SIL/HIL simulation environments to expedite development speed, improve quality, and reduce operating costs.
Develop and execute test plans/procedures at all levels of test: MIL/SIL, HIL and On-Vehicle.
Analyze test results, identify and diagnose issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.
Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and testing methodologies, and contribute to the development of robust test processes and procedures.