Lead Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer

Lead Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer

Your tasks will include:

 

• Create and own software quality assurance process adhering to ISO 25010 and V-model.

• Develop and execute test strategies and plans with test engineers for the validation of hardware and firmware to ensure compliance with performance, reliability and safety requirements

• Lead firmware quality assurance department with scope for future direct reporting.

• Perform and coordinate functional, stress and environmental testing on hardware components and embedded firmware systems for variable speed drives

• Collaborate with hardware and firmware development teams to define quality requirements and ensure that Design for Testability (DfT) principles are considered

• Perform manual and automated testing of firmware functions, control algorithms and hardware components to verify behavior under real-world conditions

• Analyze test results to determine root cause of issues and work closely with development teams to drive corrective actions and process improvements

• Continuously improve the test methodology in collaboration with regional labs and test engineers to ensure consistency and adherence to the highest quality standards

• Document test results, provide detailed reports, and ensure traceability of requirements, test cases and outcomes throughout the product lifecycle

Ideally you will bring: 

• You hold a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a closely related field

• Minimum 10 years of experience in hardware and firmware quality assurance, preferably in variable speed drive or power electronics applications

• Firmware (Software) C-Code & Programming Embedded C is must, Python Scripting is good to have, hardware testing knowledge is good to have, Team Lead Experience is good to have

• Strong knowledge of V-model process and ISO 25010

• ISTQB Advanced Certificated is preferred

• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies for hardware and embedded systems, including functional, regression and environmental testing

• Experience with firmware validation, including testing of motor control algorithms, communication protocols and safety-critical functions

• MATLAB & SIMULINK working knowledge is must

• Knowledge of industry standards related to quality, reliability, and safety (e.g., IEC 61800, ISO 25010, UL). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Intercultural competence, assertiveness, proactivity and the ability to work independently

• Solid spoken and written English skills, the ability to communicate ideas effectively in a professional environment and a good understanding of industry-specific terminology

Experience Level

Senior Level