Firmware Test Automation Engineer

Eaton Group; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-growing company

Dynamic team

Promotions

Safety and ethics focus

Job summary

Eaton is expanding its Vantaa, Finland campus and seeks a firmware test engineer to join the Critical Power Solutions team. You will develop automated tests for UPS/CPS, participate in test planning, and help ensure product quality across firmware, systems and hardware domains.

The role emphasizes embedded software testing, scripting in Python, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing environment near Helsinki airport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 0-3 years in software development, software testing, embedded systems, or related area.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated firmware tests for UPS and CPS product lines.
• Support firmware test planning and create structured test cases for product features.
• Implement test solutions to verify system and product requirements based on test strategies.
• Execute firmware testing activities and provide input to design reviews throughout development.
• Support automated tests within CI/CD environments.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and assist in root cause investigations with engineers.
• Document test procedures, results, and releases per quality processes.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and hardware teams to improve quality and test coverage.
• Learn and apply modern embedded software testing tools and practices.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Embedded systems

C/C++

Git

Debugging techniques

Teamwork

Communication

English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs.

As one of the world's largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton's expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E

What you'll do:

Your responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated firmware tests for UPS and CPS product lines.
• Support firmware test planning and participate in the creation and execution of structured test cases for product features.
• Implement test solutions to verify system and product requirements based on established test strategies.
• Execute firmware testing activities and provide input to design and feature reviews throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of automated tests within CI/CD environments.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and assist in root cause investigations together with firmware and system engineers.
• Document test procedures, results, and releases in accordance with company quality processes.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems, and hardware teams to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Learn and apply modern embedded software testing tools, methods, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in software development, software testing, test automation, embedded systems, or a related technical area.

Skills:

• Solid programming skills in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Familiarity with software testing principles and automated testing concepts.
• Basic understanding of version control systems such as Git.
• Interest in embedded systems, firmware development, and test automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn debugging techniques for embedded and system-level issues.
• Basic understanding of C/C++ programming.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment and learn to use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.