Test Developer

SmartD Technologies, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Montreal-based startup established in 2018 is seeking a passionate Test Developer to work on energy-saving solutions for electrical motor control. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in LabVIEW and programming languages such as C++ or Python, and will thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to product development and have a tangible impact within a small team.

Benefits

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

4 weeks of Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math required.
• Minimum 3 years LabVIEW experience required.
• Minimum 2 years programming experience in C++, C#, or Python required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug test procedures for PCBA test fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineering team for test implementations and optimizations.
• Participate in hands-on testing in labs and manufacturing plants.

Skills

LabVIEW

C++

C#

Python

Technical writing

Schematic reading

Hardware troubleshooting

M2M communication

Electrical Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree with STEM focus

Tools

NI TestStand

CAD

Linux

CMake

bash

Job description

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What is this role about? - Test Developer

What is the Test Developer role about?

We are a startup company created in 2018 seeking to disrupt the established century-old industry of electrical motor control. We are based in downtown Montreal (H3J 1S9) where the majority of our team operates. We are scaling up our team and are seeking a few amazing individuals who can share our vision of building a fantastic product that will save energy and be used by millions. Do not hesitate to visit our website to learn more: https://smartd.co

We have already secured a Series A financing and we have committed strategic partners on board, so it’s really up to us to execute and make sure we bring value to customers through the product we’re creating.

If you’re passionate about production testing and validation in a manufacturing environment

I f you’re an expert in LabVIEW development, and

If you want to work with a small, dedicated, and effective team

Then, you should contact us right away at [e-mail] . (Or read on to get details of the Test Developer we’re looking for).

You should be passionate and knowledgeable about:

• Bachelor’s degree with STEM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• Minimum of 3 years of LabVIEW code development for measurement equipment control
• Minimum of 2 years of programming experience with C++, C#, or Python
• Familiarity with Linux, CMake, and bash
• Experience developing and implementing automatic software test solutions for hardware.
• Understanding principles of M2M communication
• Familiarity with Electrical Standards for machine wiring
• Experience using test equipment and instruments, including DMM, Oscilloscopes, and Data Acquisition Systems
• Hardware knowledge – good at Schematic reading, and hardware troubleshooting
• Excellent technical writing abilities
• Certified LabVIEW Developer is desirable.
• NI TestStand experience is desirable.
• CAD experience is an asset.

And this is what we’d expect of our Test Developer:

• Promote best practices for LabVIEW software development
• Develop and debug test procedures for PCBA test fixtures and final unit tests
• Design and implement various test equipment communication protocols
• Writing software, fixture operation, and maintenance documentation
• Collaborate in the development and deployment of automated test fixtures
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement test changes and optimizations
• Do not be afraid to get your hands dirty. You will not only design things at your desk but also get involved in the testing lab, manufacturing plant, and potential site visits

Experience requirements:

• LabVIEW: 3 years (mandatory)
• C++, C#, or Python: 2 years (mandatory)

Language requirement

• English: professional (mandatory)
• French: professional (optional)

The hiring process for this position will consist of 3 interviews:

• 1st interview with HR representative – 20 minutes via Google Meet – General discussion, confirmation of interest
• 2nd interview with the department’s head – 30 minutes via Google Meet – General technical discussion
• 3rd interview with your potential future colleagues and supervisor – 1 hour on-site – In-depth technical discussion + tour of the office

You will be part of an experienced start-up team where:

• Your voice will be heard and you will feel the impact of your work;
• You won’t lose time in endless meetings or presentations;
• You will work hard and have fun doing it.
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Monday to Friday
• 4 weeks of Paid time off

Work location

• We expected people to come a majority of their time to the office
• Bus stops for lines 35, 36, and 71 are just outside the office. It is also a 10-minute walk away from the Lucien l’Allier metro station (Orange line) and a 10-minute bus (lines 35 and 36) to Lionel-Groulx (Green and Orange lines)