Lead Test Engineering

Hackajob; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob in India seeks a Lead Test Engineer to validate our Automation Controller product lines and IO modules, driving test productivity while maintaining quality.

You will design test systems, derive validation plans, and work with Product Owner to break down requirements for verification tasks, using PLC programming and scripting to develop robust system tests.

Qualifications

• Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation and related PLC/DCS/I/O modules.
• Hands-on experience with modern industrial communication protocols and test automation.
• Programming in Python for test automation and basic C#/C++ for test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Validate automation controller products and IO modules to ensure quality and productivity.
• Develop test strategies and verification plans aligned with product specs.
• Design automated test fixtures and test systems for comprehensive coverage.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and teams across agile or waterfall projects.

Skills

PLC programming (Ladder, FBD, SFC)

Python scripting

Test automation

Industrial automation domain knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MODBUS TCP

PROFINET IO

EtherCAT

IEC61850

DNP3

IEC104

Job description

Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• As a Lead Test Engineer, you will use your industrial automation control system domain knowledge in validating our next generation Automation Controller product lines and IO modules. Will drive the improvement in productivity and implement options for reducing test coverage without compromising on quality.
• Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with Product Owner to derive requirements for validation and verification plan. Break down problems and estimate time for test development tasks, story points etc.
• Be involved in all phases of system test development from product definition to production release. Develop Test Strategy and derive Test Requirements from Product & System specifications.
• Design optimal Test Systems and Automated Test Fixtures for ensuring adequate Test coverage.
• Use your strong knowledge in PLC programming languages Ladder, FBD, SFC and scripting. Ethernet based Industrial protocols - MODBUS TCP, PROFINET IO, EtherCAT, IEC61850, DNP3, IEC104 etc., Automation scripts in developing system level tests.
• Make technical presentations to peers and managers on the details of architecture, design, technical risks etc.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle and its various stages. Exposure of working in waterfall & agile projects.
• Use excellent communication skills to interface with technical architects on complex technical issues.
  

Who You Are:

• You can take Quick and decisive actions in fast-changing, unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner and Adjust to the communication content/style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. You like to encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
  

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience with domain knowledge in Industrial automation and related products like Programmable controllers - PLCs, DCS, I/O modules.
• Industrial Communication protocols like MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, ETHERCAT, IEC61850 Client and Server, IEC104 Client/Server, DNP3 Master/Slave, HMI/SCADA etc.
• Programming skills using scripting languages like Python. Test automation for Industrial control system and IO modules.
• Basic experience with programming language like C#, C++ used for Test Automation purpose.
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Industrial Automation Knowledge and exposure in using Controller programming/HMI software is added advantage