Product Test Engineer

METER Group•Pullman, WA

9h•$60,900 - $86,500•Onsite

About The Position

METER Group is seeking a Product Test Engineer to support our hardware and software development teams. This role is responsible for quality assurance and fit-for-purpose testing of the embedded firmware running in METER's environmental sensing products and software applications used for interfacing to these products. A Product Test Engineer works closely with METER's cross-disciplinary development teams to ensure our clients have a great experience with our products. This position is based in our Pullman, WA, offices. The pay range for this role is $60,900 - $86,500 per year. Offers will be made inside this range depending on the experience and abilities of the candidate. In addition to the salary, METER offers stellar benefits, which are listed near the bottom of this posting.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related engineering field or job experience as a Product Test Quality Assurance Engineer
Ability to identify incorrect or unexpected product performance and user experience failures
Experience using test automation software used to test hardware and software
Working knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages suitable for writing automated testing
Knowledge of testing processes and testing lifecycles
Ability to understand team priorities and balance the challenges of efficiently using time and resources across a variety of product testing responsibilities
Possess deep curiosity, a tenacious nature, and keen problem-solving skills that enables finding satisfaction from repetitive testing tasks
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Computer and associated software skills, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel…)

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience in a Product Test Engineer or Quality Assurance Testing role
Product testing certifications such as ISTQB CTFL or similar
Experience writing automated hardware testing scripts using Python or similar
Experience using issue tracking systems such as GitLab, ClickUp, and Jira.
Experience using record and playback application testing software such as Ranorex
Experience with test management applications such as SpiraTest
Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
Experience testing embedded products using serial, USB, cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi communications
Understanding of communication protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT, Modbus, SDI-12
Experience testing iOS & Android mobile apps, Windows & Mac desktop apps, embedded firmware, and web application
Experience working in an Agile development environment

Responsibilities

Participate in product design reviews by providing input on requirements, design, and testability from the perspective of a client advocate
Work with development teams on the creation and execution of hardware and software product test plans
Develop manual and automated tests to implement product test plans and regression testing
Use AI-based coding tools to accelerate the creation and validation of automated tests
Report, and track through resolution, the defects discovered during testing
Recreate issues reported by clients
Maintain test equipment and METER products used for testing
Help to develop best practices and improve testing procedures to insure product performance, reliability, and overall quality

Benefits

Two medical plan options are available for full-time employees: a traditional low-premium plan; or a no-premium high-deductible plan. These plans both include dental and vision coverage.
The traditional plan has the option of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
The high deductible plan includes an employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
A 24/7 telehealth solution is provided to all full-time employees, paid by METER Group.
For their first year, full-time employees receive 80 hours of Paid Leave (vacation time) in a lump amount prorated to your start date. Paid Leave increases increase to 108 hours per year after one year and 140 hours per year after four years of service (prorated during the transition year).
All Employees receive Sick Leave that accumulates one hour for every 40 hours worked.
11 Paid Holidays, including: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.
20 hours of paid Charitable Leave (to help with charitable organizations/causes) annually.
METER Group pays for one year’s salary in life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
Employee-paid traditional and ROTH 401k options are available
When METER is profitable, employees enjoy profit sharing
Profit sharing bonus, paid out each quarter.
Employer contributions to a profit sharing retirement fund.