Test Engineer

dcbel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company focused on sustainable energy in Montreal is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Hardware team. The role involves designing, validating, and automating testing solutions for home energy stations, with a strong focus on electronics and power systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of testing experience, and knowledge of LabView, Python, STM32, and C. This position offers a full benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Employee stock options (ESOP)

Parking or nearby commute program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in certification and testing.
• Comfortable working in a high-power laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, implement, and automate testing solutions for home stations.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Develop comprehensive test plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute tests.
• Conduct accelerated life testing and prepare test reports.

Skills

Certification and testing experience

Electrical designs understanding

Mechanical designs understanding

Firmware designs understanding

Knowledge of LabView

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of STM32

Knowledge of C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

dcbel Inc. (www.dcbel.energy) is a growing company developing technology and designing products that make clean, efficient, and sustainable energy accessible to all — because everyone deserves energy without compromise.

dcbel is at the forefront of the residential energy revolution, enabling decentralized energy consumption and production through its integrated suite of hardware and software products. Its flagship product, the dcbel Home Energy Station, is a wall-mounted device that allows users to own their energy supply by using solar power to charge their EVs and homes, unlock their EV’s battery for backup power (V2H), and optimize energy flow between solar panels, EVs, backup batteries, and the grid.

The opportunity

Located in Montreal, dcbel is seeking a Test Engineer to join our growing Hardware team. Reporting to the Lead Test & Validation Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in designing, validating, implementing, and automating testing solutions for home stations, focusing on electronics, power systems, and electrical safety.

Main responsibilities

1. Design, validate, implement, and automate high-quality testing solutions for home stations, focusing on electronics, power systems, and electrical safety.
2. Interpret and apply relevant standards and regulations to ensure compliance.
3. Develop comprehensive test plans covering product reliability, standards compliance, functionality, and durability.
4. Plan and coordinate the execution of tests, both internally and with external partners.
5. Execute tests independently or with support from test technicians.
6. Conduct accelerated life testing (ALT) to evaluate product performance under extreme conditions.
7. Prepare clear, data-driven test reports to document findings and outcomes.
8. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
9. Maintain and ensure the reliability, calibration, and readiness of test setups and equipment.

Key requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in certification and testing.
3. Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and firmware designs.
4. Knowledge of LabView, Python, STM32, and C is a strong asset.
5. Comfortable working in a high-power laboratory environment.

Bonus skills

• Bilingual in English and French.

Profile

• Resourceful with the ability to gather information from internal and external sources.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with partners from diverse cultures and locations, including international laboratories.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects and communicating progress clearly.
• Meticulous attention to detail to understand and apply various standards.

What's in it for you

• Be part of a company backed by globally respected investors with patents in a groundbreaking industry.
• Grow professionally alongside experienced energy experts and blue-chip partners.
• Enjoy a full benefits package, including health insurance, virtual care, employee stock options (ESOP), flexible hours, and parking or a nearby commute program.