Embedded SW Quality Test Engineer
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 7
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The role sits within a global, matrixed design and testing team working on new product introduction and existing product sustaining/support for GE Power Conversion drives, validating GE hardware and software functionalities. The team's domain covers embedded control platforms and industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and Canbus. This engineer will define and develop test strategies, build automated test scripts in Python, prepare test plans and rigs, and also contribute to embedded software, libraries, drivers, and IEC 61850 SCT/ICT tooling across domains including Oil & Gas, Power Systems, Metals and Marine.
What you will do
- Define validation strategies for testing the control platform of GE Power Conversion drives.
- Develop test application and automated test scripts using generic scripting tools to perform the testing.
- Create test scenarios for hardware modules supporting different communication protocols namely EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, IEC 61850, etc.
- Validate remote monitoring systems, KPIs, loggers, GE VISOR systems.
- Prepare test plans, test cases, bug reports and other documents to meet the quality standards.
- Prepare test rigs for validation and should be able to decide on the hardware and software required for the tests.
- Manage test laboratory, plan hardware and tools required for upcoming tests, keep inventory and track component movements.
- Perform extensive regression tests and tests on new features.
- Develop automated test scripts using Python.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Team Leads, and Developers to understand technically the product features and new implementations.
- Interact with multiple stake holders located in other parts of the globe.
- Take up customer issues on priority and provide timely resolution for the issues to gain better customer satisfaction index.
- Support embedded software testing for various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metal and Marine.
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
- Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
- Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
- Engage in all aspects of product development ranging from requirements analysis, code development and testing.
- Work with cross platform engineering teams for development and execution of product enhancements, product upgrades, and new product introductions.
- Develop and implement embedded software ranging from high-level application to low-level hardware device drivers.
- Develop embedded software to suit various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metals and Marine.
- Develop front end applications using Microsoft technologies (Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, .Net).
- Analyze embedded code to determine root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
- Expertise in IEC61850 Protocol.
- IEC61850 System Configurator Tool (SCT) and IED Configurator Tool(ICT) development.
- Develop ICT/SCT embedded feature to existing PLC programming tool.
- Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional design requirements and develop a new ICT/SCT Tool for our Products.
- Strong Industrial Experience on IEC61850 Edition-1 and Edition-2, MMS /Goose/SMV communication.
- Basic Understanding of SNTP/PTP/HSR/PRP/ FTP Protocols.
- Basic Understanding of IEC62443 and IEC62351 standards.
- Work experience on IEC61850 Simulators and Troubleshooting tools.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics from reputed institutions.
- Minimum 1 to 2 year of experience in industrial development and validation environment.
- Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional
- Hands on experience in C / C++ / VC++ / C# / RTOS / Python ( Scripting ).
- Wide experience in testing Controller redundancy.
- Good knowledge on the industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, OPC, OPCUA, etc.
- Good knowledge in Ethernet, TCP/IP.
- Good knowledge on scripting tools.
- Excellent debugging skills.
- Basic understanding about Cyber Security.
- Experience in managing test platforms.
Preferred qualifications
- Embedded SW development and testing.
- Passionate about quality.
- Strong technical aptitude, Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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