Test Engineer

Hackajob; Indore District, Hyderabad, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in Indore to validate our Automation Controller product lines and IO modules. You will design automated tests, develop test strategies, and drive productivity improvements without compromising quality.

You will work in small, self-motivated teams with Product Owners to derive validation requirements, break down tasks, and estimate timelines. Proficiency in PLC languages and industrial protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 PLCs, DCS, IO 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.

Responsibilities

• Validate next generation Automation Controller product lines and IO modules.
• Drive productivity improvements while reducing test coverage without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to derive validation requirements and estimate tasks.
• Develop Test Strategy and derive Test Requirements from Product & System specifications.
• Design optimal Test Systems and Automated Test Fixtures for ensuring adequate Test coverage.
• Present architecture, design, and risks to peers and managers.

Skills

PLC programming

Python scripting

C# / C++

Test automation

Industrial automation

Industrial protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

MODBUS TCP

PROFINET IO

EtherCAT

IEC61850

DNP3

IEC104

HMI/SCADA

Job 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.

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