Engineer II, Embedded Software Test

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Schneider Electric Bengaluru is seeking a firmware verification and validation expert to drive test strategies for metering products, including functional, performance, and reliability testing. You will develop automation frameworks and collaborate with firmware/hardware teams to ensure quality across the product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience in LabVIEW, Python, and Robot Framework, with familiarity in Agile processes and security considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience in firmware verification and validation in embedded metering products.
• Understanding of V-model, product lifecycle, and Agile practices.
• Exposure to test automation tools and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, Robot Framework).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement test strategies for functional, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks for firmware testing.
• Perform thorough regression testing after firmware changes.
• Analyze results and coordinate with firmware and hardware teams.
• Identify defects using JIRA and manage end-to-end lifecycle.

Skills

Firmware verification

Embedded systems

Agile practices

Test automation

LabVIEW

Python

Robot Framework

Azure DevOps

JAMA

JIRA

Cyber security basics

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Robot Framework

Azure DevOps

JAMA

JIRA

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, results‑driven professional who is passionate about product feature testing in R&D product development environment. In this role, you will contribute to the verification and validation of electricity metering product’s which includes advanced communication protocols.

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, results‑driven professional who is passionate about product feature testing in R&D product development environment. In this role, you will contribute to the verification and validation of electricity metering product’s which includes advanced communication protocols.

As a key representative of Integration / Verification / Validation, you will:

• Define or contribute to test specification/ test plans and test strategies (unit / integration, system and Regression Test) .
• Analyse test results with scrum teams and provide inputs for development team.
• Contribute to identifying and resolving firmware-related issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our products throughout their lifecycle.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the firmware development team to define comprehensive test strategies that cover functional, performance, and reliability aspects of the firmware.
• Define, develop and execute test cases across various stages of the product development life cycle which includes functional testing, integration , system and regression testing for Metering Product.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts to optimize testing efficiency and enhance test coverage, with a focus on automated system firmware testing.
• Perform thorough regression testing to ensure new Firmware changes do not introduce defects into existing functionalities.
• Implement robust verification frameworks to identify and analyse defects while meeting functional, security, and real-time performance requirements
• Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize testing processes, focusing on seamless hardware-software integration and adherence to industry standards.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on product quality and field issues.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and resolve roadblocks.
• Design, implement, and test new products, as well as improve existing products.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Identify, investigate, and report firmware defects using issue tracking systems, such as JIRA, and proficiently manage the end-to-end defect lifecycle.
• Continuously research and explore emerging testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of firmware verification and validation processes,
• Oversee communication protocol testing (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee).

Requirements

• Proven Experience in firmware verification and validation in embedded system - Metering Product’s .
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, V‑model, and Agile practices.
• Exposure to test automation tools and scripting (LabVIEW, Python , Robot framework )
• Knowledge on Metrology Standard and Compliance .
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps , JAMA , JIRA).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands on experience in operation of 3 Ph Source like MTE , Fluke , Omicron independently.
• Basic Knowledge in Cyber Security

Qualifications - External

• Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering . Power System.
• 4-7 years of working experience in embedded system – Firmware testing , metering domain / electrical related product verification.

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