Software Development Engineer - Testing

VAT GROUP; Sennwald; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VAT Group is seeking a Software Development Engineer – Testing to develop, implement, and maintain automated testing solutions for embedded software. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement of testing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Your role involves defining test strategies, developing specifications, and implementing automated test systems with hardware and software components.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in embedded software testing.
• Hands-on experience with testing and programming tools such as LabVIEW, LabVIEW CVI, C, C#, Visual Basic, Python, and SQL databases.

Aufgaben

• Define, implement, and execute software test strategies, plans, and test scenarios.
• Develop detailed test specifications in close collaboration with the software development team.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated software test systems for hardware and software components.
• Drive engineering excellence by improving testing processes, tools, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Apply state-of-the-art testing technologies and methodologies to support project objectives.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, multicultural, and globally distributed teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related

Tools

LabVIEW

LabVIEW CVI

C

C#

Visual Basic

Python

SQL databases

EtherCAT

Ethernet

DeviceNet

CC-Link

Jobbeschreibung

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Software Development Engineer – Testing

Purpose of the role

Develop, implement, and maintain automated testing solutions for embedded software, ensuring product quality through robust test strategies and continuous improvement of testing processes. Collaborate closely with development teams to deliver reliable software solutions within a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and execute software test strategies, plans, and test scenarios.
• Develop detailed test specifications in close collaboration with the software development team.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated software test systems, including both hardware and software components.
• Drive engineering excellence by improving testing processes, tools, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Apply state-of-the-art testing technologies and methodologies to support project objectives.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, multicultural, and globally distributed teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in embedded software testing.
• Hands-on experience with testing and programming tools such as LabVIEW, LabVIEW CVI, C, C#, Visual Basic, Python, and SQL databases.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet, DeviceNet, or CC-Link.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within international teams.
• Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.