Firmware Validation Engineer

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Subsystem Test Engineer is a team player who will join the RTC (Real Time Controller) team to help drive testing activities for multiple GE Renewable Energy Grid products such as Relays, Controllers and Bay Control unit.

The role also contributes to improve the quality, security, test coverage and test automation of bay control unit.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform the configurations and testing (Manual and Automation both) of the various products (Protection Relays, Bay Controllers, Control Systems etc.) in our portfolio.

• Work closely with Development and product teams to find the root cause and analysis of any internal or external issue.

• Review Specification and writing Manual and Automated test cases based on them and execute them on different builds to enhance the build quality.

• Carry out investigation to resolve technical, hardware, software or performance problems linked to the system.

• Provides solutions to increase visualization, reduce occurrences of issue and improve customer experience.

• Detects and reports any issue/improvement immediately.

• Work on Agile User Stories outcome-based deliverables using Agile methodology and value streams.

• Be proactive and spawn temporary working groups for specific topics.

• Collaborate with peers in all Renewable Energy businesses around the globe.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience

• Automation, Python, Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology or Engineering

• More than qualifications below, what matters is mindset!

• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment e.g Relay, Controllers.

• Knowledge of communication protocols (IEC 60870-5-103 / 101/104, Modbus, DBP3, IEC61850).

• Knowledge of different Testing tools in power industry e.g. TMW, IED Scout, ASE, Omicron.

• Knowledge of Ethernet networks and the configuration of its constituent elements.

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity.

• Knowledge of the operating system: Windows, Linux and RTOS,

• Strong advocate of testing best practices.

• Strong collaboration, leadership and influencing skills to drive transformation.

• Fluency in English essential (reading, written, spoken) to be able to hold a conversation (technical and non-technical) with customers and the various departments of the company.

• Aptitude for automatic reporting.

• Experience with scripting/programming language e.g. Python.

• Good command of excel and PowerPoint.