Test System Engineer, R&D Firmware

Chemelex • Edmonton, AB

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About The Position

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Own the design and software implementation of advanced production test systems, partnering closely with hardware and embedded engineers to deliver robust solutions. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who is energized by solving challenging problems at the intersection of hardware and firmware. In this role, you will create reliable solutions that enable our global manufacturing partners to confidently validate every device they produce.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in electronics test system development.
• Greater than five years related hands on software development experience designing control and monitoring software for electromechanical test systems
• Five years related hands on experience developing programmatic solutions for test automation in a scripting language (Python or equivalent).
• Working understanding of electromechanical designs as they relate to test system development – reading and understanding schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Proven ability to relate physical designs to software algorithms.
• Experience with designing manual and automated test strategies to meet product or system requirements.
• Software development experience in Python, C/C++, or Rust.
• Excellent communication, time management and multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LabVIEW is an asset.
• Database/SQL knowledge an asset.
• Experience with GitLab, JIRA, multimeters, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing test systems for new products for global markets and support existing test systems.
• Lead as a key partner in a highly collaborative agile team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions.
• Engage in the complete Test System development lifecycle including: Refining requirements with Product Management, Implementing requirements in Test Systems to test our embedded products during manufacture, Debugging using appropriate techniques and tools, Participating in peer review of Test System design and code to ensure best practices, bug detection and focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Creating technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Encourage internal knowledge sharing through collaboration and seminars
• Work effectively in a geographically dispersed and diverse development team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree