QA Engineer

Role Summary/Purpose

Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Technologist, working on Train Performance LOCOTROL® Technologies. The role will be responsible for design test cases, writing test plans/ scripts, executing the test plan, and preparing test reports for the Distributed Power (LOCOTROL) product line. This includes working closely with Product Owners, System engineers and Software engineers and devising appropriate test strategies which includes setting up the lab equipment and finding ways to automate the testing.

Essential Responsibilities

In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. Specific responsibilities will include:
 

• Collaborate with System Engineers and Software Engineers to define the scope for validation.
• Decompose and evaluate the requirements necessary for the creation of test cases.
• Determine the hardware specifications, required setups, and strategize for laboratory configurations.
• Record and convey the outcomes of the technical data produced (Objective evidence).
• Diagnose setup problems and any issues that emerge during testing and the test bench.
• Possess knowledge of communication protocols such as RS232/485/422/TCP/UDP/MODBUS
• Have practical experience with protocol analyzers, Bit and Byte level testing, and sniffer tools.
• Draft invention disclosures to safeguard the technology that offers a competitive edge to the organization.
• Ensure accurate documentation of the technical data generated for the designated projects and/or tasks in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
• Share observations and engage in discussions with the team to finalize the findings.
• Log defects, monitor their status, and retest to achieve logical resolution of defects.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors/Master’s in engineering in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics from a reputed institute/university, academic performance of at least 70%.
• 1-3 years of work experience working on Software/system Validation.
• Locomotive/Aerospace/Automotive domain experience

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools and system
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge/Familiarity using DOORS, IBM Quality Manager and CLM
• Working knowledge and experience with User Interface testing
• Working knowledge and experience with scripting languages like Python, LabVIEW TestStand etc