Industrial Software Validation Engineer

Husky; Bolton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Intramural sports

On-site cafeteria

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Husky Technologies TM in Bolton, Ontario seeks a Software Validation Specialist to lead test strategy for industrial machinery control software, leveraging mechanical, electrical and software expertise to ensure defect-free performance and customer success.

The role focuses on defining criteria, executing plans, and collaborating across engineering teams to drive quality improvements and robust validation processes. Strong PLC skills and Industry 4.0 familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience testing and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems.
• BS or MS in Electrical, Software, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with data acquisition.
• Deep understanding of injection molding machines and related technologies.
• 6+ years of PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages.

Responsibilities

• Define validation criteria, execute test plans, and assess software compliance.
• Identify and address gaps in validation processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Standardize testing procedures to reduce defects and testing time.
• Collaborate on design reviews and risk assessments to shape test strategies.
• Set up and execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results.
• Log software issues accurately and maintain complete validation records.
• Report findings through clear documentation and presentations.
• Ensure software meets Husky quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support resolution of major service issues and contribute to software architecture.
• Incorporate real-world feedback to continuously refine product performance.

Skills

Mechanical systems testing

PLC programming

Software testing

Data acquisition

Agile/Scrum

Education

Electrical Eng

Mechatronics Eng

Software Eng

Mechanical Eng

Tools

Azure DevOps

OPC UA

Modbus

EtherCAT

Job description

Husky Technologies TM in Bolton, Ontario seeks a Software Validation Specialist to lead test strategy for industrial machinery control software, leveraging mechanical, electrical and software expertise to ensure defect-free performance and customer success.

The role focuses on defining criteria, executing plans, and collaborating across engineering teams to drive quality improvements and robust validation processes. Strong PLC skills and Industry 4.0 familiarity are valued.