Test Development Engineer

Rotork; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork in Chennai seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead verification and validation for complex embedded products. You will architect scalable test automation with LabVIEW and Python, own test lifecycles, and mentor junior engineers across design, firmware, and systems teams.

You will drive root cause analysis, define standards, perform advanced testing, and shape testability feedback early in development. Join a global engineering team and impact product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading verification and validation for embedded products.
• Expertise in LabVIEW design patterns and modular test architectures.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems testing and industrial protocols.
• Familiarity with HIL and system-level test environments.
• ISTQB/NI certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation strategies for complex embedded products.
• Architect and enhance scalable test automation using LabVIEW and Python.
• Own end-to-end test lifecycle: planning, design, execution, defects, release.
• Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers on best practices.
• Drive root cause analysis with design, firmware, and systems teams.
• Define test standards, coding guidelines, and design patterns.
• Perform exploratory and stress testing to find corner cases.
• Review requirements to identify ambiguities and gaps; create traceability.
• Improve CI/CD integration for automated tests and infrastructure.
• Lead defect triage and prioritize by risk and customer impact.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

Test Automation

Embedded Testing

NI TestStand

Version Control

SDLC/STLC

HIL

CAN Protocol

Modbus

Profibus

Ethernet Protocols

Test Planning

CI/CD

Test Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

Git

LabVIEW Testing Frameworks

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

Job Description

• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of verification and validation strategies for complex embedded products.


• Architect, design, and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using LabVIEW and Python.


• Own end-to-end test lifecycle activities including test planning, test design, execution, defect analysis, and release sign A.


• Mentor and technically guide junior and mid-level test engineers on best practices in test development and debugging.


• Drive root cause analysis of complex system-level issues and work closely with design, firmware, and systems teams to resolve them.


• Define and enforce test standards, coding guidelines, and design patterns within the test organization.


• Perform advanced exploratory and stress testing to identify corner cases and systemic gaps.


• Review product requirements and specifications to proactively identify ambiguities, risks, and testability gaps. Develop comprehensive test plans, traceability matrices, and ensure complete requirement-to-test coverage. · Actively participate in design reviews and contribute testability feedback early in the development cycle.


• Own and improve CI/CD integration for automated tests and test infrastructure.


• Lead defect triage discussions and influence prioritization based on risk and customer impact.

Technical Skills:

• · Expert-level experience in automated and manual testing of embedded systems, with strong specialization in LabVIEW.


• Deep understanding and practical application of LabVIEW design patterns and modular test architectures. Advanced proficiency in NI TestStand for complex test sequencing, reporting, and parallel execution.


• Strong experience with version control systems, branching strategies, code reviews, and change management. · In-depth knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and mature defect management processes.


• Extensive hands-on experience with lab equipment such as:


• Multimeters, Loop calibrators, Digital storage oscilloscopes, Protocol analyzers


• · Strong expertise in embedded systems testing and industrial communication protocols such as: CAN, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet-based industrial protocols

Proven ability to design and implement custom test automation frameworks in Python.

• Experience with test data analysis, logging, and result visualization.


• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level test environments is a plus.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• 8-12 years of hands-on experience in the embedded systems testing domain, with a strong emphasis on test automation, test development, and system level validation.


• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, NI CLD/CLA, or equivalent professional credentials are a plus.

Additional Information

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills with the ability to handle ambiguous problems.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate Actively with global stakeholders and native English speakers.


• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.


• Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams.


• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Department: Engineering