Senior Engineer - Test firmware

Eaton Corporation; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to define test strategies and develop plans for embedded and application software used in our Critical Power Solutions and UPS platforms.

You will create automated test suites in Python-based frameworks, support test infrastructure, perform firmware validation, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or CS.
• 5–7 years in software/firmware testing or system test development for embedded systems.
• 1+ years of HIL testing with OPAL-RT or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end test approaches for UPS platform including system, firmware, and integration tests.
• Develop plans, test cases and data sets for functional, performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Design and maintain automated system test suites using Robot Framework or PyTest.
• Set up and enhance test infrastructure, simulators, interfaces, and hardware test rigs.
• Analyze logs with firmware/hardware engineers to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, results and defects.

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

PyTest

Embedded systems testing

HIL testing

Automation design

CI/CD automation

Linux/Windows scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or CS

Tools

OPAL-RT

Git

Jira

SVN

Job description

What you’ll do:

A Senior QA Automation Engineer will contribute to defining the test strategy, and will develop test plans and procedures to validate the functionality of Embedded and Application Software used in our Critical Power Solutions and power conversion products. We are seeking motivated professionals with strong software testing skills and effective communication abilities who can play a key role in verifying and validating next‑generation technology solutions that enhance how users connect, explore, and interact with devices and information. In this role, you will collaborate closely with fellow testers and cross‑functional teams, create detailed test schedules for new features, participate in feature implementation discussions, make informed trade‑off decisions, monitor project activities, and support global teams in identifying and resolving issues.

- Contribute to defining end‑to‑end test approaches for the UPS platform, including system, firmware, and integration testing activities.

• Develop test plans, test cases, and test data sets covering key functional, performance, reliability, and safety requirements of UPS systems.

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated system test suites using Python‑based frameworks such as Robot Framework or PyTest.

• Support the setup, maintenance, and enhancement of test infrastructure, including simulators, communication interfaces, and hardware test rigs.

• Perform firmware validation for communication layers, system states, and control‑algorithm interactions as part of feature-level testing.

• Analyze system behaviors, review logs, and work with firmware and hardware engineers to help identify and resolve issues.

• Contribute to improvements in test frameworks, tools, automation scripts, and overall validation methodologies.

• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, results, and defect closure.

• Participate in validating official customer releases and take responsibility for assigned deliverables.

• Propose practical enhancements to test methods, infrastructure, and automation workflows.

• Prepare and maintain documentation such as verification plans, test designs, HIL procedure guidelines, and test reports.

• Engage in technical discussions and knowledge‑sharing sessions with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science, Electronics & Communication

- 5–7 years of experience in software/firmware testing or system test development for embedded systems products.

• 2+ years validating high‑quality embedded products; preferably power electronics / critical power solutions.

• 1+ years of HIL testing experience using OPAL‑RT or similar platforms.

• 1+ years developing automation using Python.

Skills:

• Experience implementing System Automation Test Framework for complex embedded systems.

Good understanding of Embedded system architecture, control loops, and major system operating modes.

• Hands‑on experience testing power electronics or UPS‑related systems; exposure to 3‑phase UPS, grid‑tie converters, or power distribution equipment is a plus.

• Practical experience using Python‑based automation frameworks such as Robot Framework or PyTest.

• Experience creating system‑level test cases and contributing to test plans for embedded firmware and application software.

• Working knowledge of data‑driven testing, CI/CD‑based automation, and developing test scripts or harnesses on Linux/Windows environments.

• Familiarity with version control and project‑tracking tools such as Git, SVN, Jira, or TFS.

• Basic understanding of network‑enabled communication protocols, message handling, or data storage systems.

• Exposure to communication protocols such as CAN, MODBUS, or RS232/485 (preferred but not mandatory).

• Familiarity with HIL simulation concepts or experience working with real‑time embedded HIL setups.

• Ability to analyze logs, waveforms, and measurements using oscilloscopes, analyzers, or related diagnostic tools.