Product Test Engineer

METER Group; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 60,900 - 86,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans with dental and VIs

Paid leave accrual

Profit sharing

Job summary

METER Group is seeking a Product Test Engineer to support hardware and software development teams. This role ensures quality assurance and fit-for-purpose testing of embedded firmware in METER's environmental sensing products and related software interfaces. The position is based in Pullman, WA.

Salary range is $60,900 to $86,500 per year, with offers made within this range depending on experience. METER Group provides comprehensive benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent job experience.
• Ability to identify incorrect or unexpected product performance and user experience failures.
• Experience using test automation software to test hardware and software.
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automated testing.
• Understanding of testing processes and lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product design reviews by providing input on requirements, design, and testability from a client perspective.
• Create and execute hardware and software product test plans with development teams.
• Develop manual and automated tests for product testing and regression testing.
• Use AI-based coding tools to accelerate automated test creation and validation.
• Report and track defects through resolution.
• Recreate issues reported by clients and maintain test equipment.
• Help develop best practices and improve testing procedures for product quality.

Skills

Test automation experience

Programming basics

Communication skills

MS 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Ranorex

SpiraTest

ClickUp

Python

Job description

METER Group is seeking a Product Test Engineer to support our hardware and software development teams. This role is responsible for quality assurance and fit-for-purpose testing of the embedded firmware running in METER's environmental sensing products and software applications used for interfacing to these products. A Product Test Engineer works closely with METER's cross-disciplinary development teams to ensure our clients have a great experience with our products. This position is based in our Pullman, WA, offices.

The pay range for this role is $60,900 - $86,500 per year. Offers will be made inside this range depending on the experience and abilities of the candidate. In addition to the salary, METER offers stellar benefits, which are listed near the bottom of this posting.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in product design reviews by providing input on requirements, design, and testability from the perspective of a client advocate
• Work with development teams on the creation and execution of hardware and software product test plans
• Develop manual and automated tests to implement product test plans and regression testing
• Use AI-based coding tools to accelerate the creation and validation of automated tests
• Report, and track through resolution, the defects discovered during testing
• Recreate issues reported by clients
• Maintain test equipment and METER products used for testing
• Help to develop best practices and improve testing procedures to insure product performance, reliability, and overall quality

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related engineering field or job experience as a Product Test Quality Assurance Engineer
• Ability to identify incorrect or unexpected product performance and user experience failures
• Experience using test automation software used to test hardware and software
• Working knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages suitable for writing automated testing
• Knowledge of testing processes and testing lifecycles
• Ability to understand team priorities and balance the challenges of efficiently using time and resources across a variety of product testing responsibilities
• Possess deep curiosity, a tenacious nature, and keen problem-solving skills that enables finding satisfaction from repetitive testing tasks
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer and associated software skills, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel…)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a Product Test Engineer or Quality Assurance Testing role
• Product testing certifications such as ISTQB CTFL or similar
• Experience writing automated hardware testing scripts using Python or similar
• Experience using issue tracking systems such as GitLab, ClickUp, and Jira.
• Experience using record and playback application testing software such as Ranorex
• Experience with test management applications such as SpiraTest
• Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Experience testing embedded products using serial, USB, cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi communications
• Understanding of communication protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT, Modbus, SDI-12
• Experience testing iOS & Android mobile apps, Windows & Mac desktop apps, embedded firmware, and web application
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

Work environment?

Typical office environment with computer workstation and test instruments.

Physical requirements?

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances as needed. Sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, and other movement consistent with office environments.

Full-Time Employee Benefits at METER Group

• Two medical plan options are available for full-time employees: a traditional low-premium plan; or a no-premium high-deductible plan. These plans both include dental and vision coverage. The traditional plan has the option of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). The high deductible plan includes an employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• A 24/7 telehealth solution is provided to all full-time employees, paid by METER Group.
• For their first year, full-time employees receive 80 hours of Paid Leave (vacation time) in a lump amount prorated to your start date. Paid Leave increases increase to 108 hours per year after one year and 140 hours per year after four years of service (prorated during the transition year). All Employees receive Sick Leave that accumulates one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• 11 Paid Holidays, including: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.
• 20 hours of paid Charitable Leave (to help with charitable organizations/causes) annually.
• METER Group pays for one year’s salary in life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee-paid traditional and ROTH 401k options are available
• When METER is profitable, employees enjoy profit sharing
• Profit sharing bonus, paid out each quarter.
• Employer contributions to a profit sharing retirement fund.

About METER Group

In the early 1980s, METER Group was founded by world-renowned soil physicist Dr. Gaylon Campbell. Gaylon knew researchers needed simple-to-use sensors and smarter data intelligence to improve their research. 40 years later, we're still leading the way in the advancement of IoT sensing and data technology and world-class lab instrumentation. We're always looking for ways to improve how researchers turn data into insights. Scientists, growers, and engineers worldwide depend on METER systems for deeper understanding of critical issues with global impact, such as water and food shortages, environmental disasters, and climate change. At METER Group, we're building the systems needed to mitigate these and other issues facing our planet. We need your help to find innovative and effective solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Learn more about what it's like to work at METER Group: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-group/topics/working-meter

METER Group’s headquarters are located in Eastern Washington with unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: no traffic, country space, great schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. All this plus the advantages of two major universities within eight miles of METER Group (Washington State University and the University of Idaho), and the associated events and activities, make for a great living situation.

METER Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status.