Embedded SW Quality Test Engineer

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova's global design and testing team seeks an embedded software test engineer to validate hardware and software for GE PC drives. You will define test strategies and develop automated tests using Python to verify control platform components.

Collaborate with Product Managers, Team Leads and Developers across locations; create test plans, test cases and bug reports; run extensive regression tests; and support IEC61850 and other industry protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics from reputed institutions.
• 1–2 years in industrial development and validation environments.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 61850, and protocols like EtherCAT, Modbus.
• Proficiency in C/C++ / VC++ / C# / Python and scripting.
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of security basics.

Responsibilities

• Define validation strategies for the control platform.
• Develop test applications and automated scripts in Python.
• Create test scenarios for multiple communication protocols.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, and bug reports.
• Manage test labs and hardware/tool inventories.
• Perform extensive regression testing and feature testing.

Skills

Validation strategies

Test automation

Python scripting

Embedded software testing

IEC 61850

Industrial protocols

C/C++ / VC++ / C# / Python

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics

Tools

SCT / ICT tools

Test lab tools

Automation scripting tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary You will be a part of a global, matrixed design and testing team, working in new product introduction and existing product sustaining / support. You will be responsible for validating GE hardware and software functionalities. Define & develop test strategies and perform extensive tests to test every hardware and software component of the control platform of GE PC drives & ensure that products are bug-free while delivered. This role requires, in addition to closely interacting with internal & external customers, strong inclusive team player with outcome focus & willing to work in Agile methodology of execution. As a key member, you will be responsible for software development of core system, libraries, drivers and other modules. Develop software by using secure design practices. You will be responsible for multiple aspects of product development ranging from requirements analysis, feature development, prototype generation and testing, to final design validation, documentation, and product release.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

• Define validation strategies for testing the control platform of GE Power Conversion drives.
• Develop test application and automated test scripts using generic scripting tools to perform the testing.
• Create test scenarios for hardware modules supporting different communication protocols namely EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, IEC 61850, etc.
• Validate remote monitoring systems, KPIs, loggers, GE VISOR systems.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, bug reports and other documents to meet the quality standards.
• Prepare test rigs for validation and should be able to decide on the hardware and software required for the tests.
• Manage test laboratory, plan hardware and tools required for upcoming tests, keep inventory and track component movements.
• Perform extensive regression tests and tests on new features.
• Develop automated test scripts using Python.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Team Leads, and Developers to understand technically the product features and new implementations.
• Interact with multiple stake holders located in other parts of the globe.
• Take up customer issues on priority and provide timely resolution for the issues to gain better customer satisfaction index.
• Support embedded software testing for various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metal and Marine.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Engage in all aspects of product development ranging from requirements analysis, code development and testing.
• Work with cross platform engineering teams for development and execution of product enhancements, product upgrades, and new product introductions.
• Develop and implement embedded software ranging from high-level application to low-level hardware device drivers.
• Develop embedded software to suit various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metals and Marine.
• Develop front end applications using Microsoft technologies (Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, .Net).
• Analyze embedded code to determine root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Expertise in IEC61850 Protocol.
• IEC61850 System Configurator Tool (SCT) and IED Configurator Tool(ICT) development.
• Develop ICT/SCT embedded feature to existing PLC programming tool.
• Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional design requirements and develop a new ICT/SCT Tool for our Products.
• Strong Industrial Experience on IEC61850 Edition-1 and Edition-2, MMS /Goose/SMV communication.
• Basic Understanding of SNTP/PTP/HSR/PRP/ FTP Protocols.
• Basic Understanding of IEC62443 and IEC62351 standards.
• Work experience on IEC61850 Simulators and Troubleshooting tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics from reputed institutions.
• Minimum 1 to 2 year of experience in industrial development and validation environment.
• Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional Hands on experience in C / C++ / VC++ / C# / RTOS / Python (Scripting).
• Wide experience in testing Controller redundancy.
• Good knowledge on the industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, OPC, OPCUA, etc.
• Good knowledge in Ethernet, TCP/IP.
• Good knowledge on scripting tools.
• Excellent debugging skills.
• Basic understanding about Cyber Security.
• Experience in managing test platforms.

Desired Characteristics

• Embedded SW development and testing.
• Passionate about quality.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com