Software Test Engineer

Groupe Kardol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol is seeking a Test Engineer to design and implement tests, develop test plans, and review code to ensure high product quality. The role emphasizes firmware testing, Linux shell operations, and cross-team collaboration with IT and NC teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional Python, Bash, and firmware testing experience, plus familiarity with RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu. The position involves on-site work in Houston and interaction with Asia teams for NPI readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Management, Information Engineering or Computer Science.
• Three or more years as a Test Engineer and/or IT Sys Admin.
• Strong programming and scripting experience in Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate testing steps for product.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment, server, and network.
• Collaborate with NC team and IT team to finalize testing process and network setup.
• Validate API program for auto-testing results upload.
• Regularly communicate with customer to ensure product P/N testing steps and ECN implementation.
• Work with Asia team to introduce new product with FAI results for NPI readiness review.
• Provide findings of testing yield and failure units analysis and release SOP product testing steps to operator.
• Participates in cross-group collaboration and corporate initiatives, aiming to improving corporate competitiveness, service quality, and costs.
• Attend conferences and training as required.

Skills

Python

Bash

Firmware testing

Linux shell

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Management, Information Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Linux distributions (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)

Test equipment

Job description

Test Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing tests to ensure the product functions to meet high-quality standards via developing test plans, peer reviewing code, observing current processes, and testing materials through processes. Test Engineers work primarily in a Linux Shell, maintaining, diagnosing, and troubleshooting firmware.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate testing steps for product.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment, server, and network.
• Evaluate and research on product automation test fixtures.
• Collaborate with NC team and IT team to finalize testing process and network setup.
• Validate API program for auto-testing results upload.
• Regularly communicate with customer to ensure product P/N testing steps and ECN implementation.
• Work with Asia team to introduce new product with FAI results for NPI readiness review.
• Provide findings of testing yield and failure units analysis and release SOP product testing steps to operator.
• Participates in cross-group collaboration and corporate initiatives, aiming to improving corporate competitiveness, service quality, and costs.
• Conduct project management training of best practices in order for projects and operations to run smoothly and effectively.
• Attend conferences and training as required.
• Perform other functions and other related duties as directed by Manager.

Skill/Knowledge Requirements

• Three (3) or more years working with Python in a professional environment is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years working with Bash in a professional environment is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years developing or Testing firmware in a professional environment is preferred.
• Experience in Linux shell (RHEL, CENT, CLES, or Ubuntu) is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills for planning, multitasking, and managing time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications.
• Excellent intrapersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Management, Information Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of working experience as Test Engineer and or IT Sys Admin.