Software Test Engineer

Hitachi • Farmington Hills, MI

286d • Onsite

About The Position

Software Test Engineering is responsible for formulating test plans and test specifications based on product requirements and product development project schedules. This includes building test environments and test software, executing tests, recording, analyzing, and reporting test results, proposing and implementing efficiency measures for efficient testing, setting and achieving test goals, and identifying defects during the development phase. The role also involves planning for improvements in the use of test tools and developing highly reusable test tools. Communication with the software development team and interaction with customers on all testing plans/issues is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering or related technical area.
• Minimum of 4-7 years experience in software testing or related field.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and develop robust, comprehensive test coverage.
• Proficient in Embedded C/C++ programming.
• Practical experience with test automation, HIL/SIL environments, test benches, simulation-based validation, enhancing MATLAB models and utilizing Control Desk and Configuration Desk.
• Skilled in developing scripts for automation.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, SENT, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostic tools.
• Specialized knowledge in the powertrain domain.
• Practical experience in Debugging tools like Trace32, Lauterbach.
• Experience in AUTOSAR software development and configuration.
• Knowledgeable in the automotive development process.
• Experience with electronic control systems.
• Experience with design specifications and detailed software documentation.
• Experience interfacing with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the team and provide support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated and manual test cases, including the use of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
• Take part in customer requirement and software requirement review.
• Create validation test plan and test cases according to customer requirement and software requirement.
• Carry out validation test and generate test report.
• Analyze and track test results.
• Monitor and communicate the overall validation project status to project stakeholders.
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
• Stay up to date with new tools and test strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree