Test & Validation Engineer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Firmware:

Must have hands-on experience with "C", "C++", Python or LabView Must have a good understanding of, and experience with, real time operating systems

• Hardware:

Must have experience analyzing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits including schematics Must be proficient in the use of electronic test instrumentations such as meters, oscilloscopes, emulators, etc.

• Communication: Must have experience with most standard communications environments and protocols such as Modbus, ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• 5+ years of technical experience in design, testing and troubleshooting complex systems involving Software, Electronics, Automation, Controls, Instrumentation and/or Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices
• Knowledge and understanding of the Engineering Design Process within New Product Development
• Ability to travel - up to 5%

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design, execution and reporting of testing and validation over the full product development process and lifecycle
• Testing and validation over the full product development process within the Stage Gate process, including:
  • Review of product requirements and technical specifications to ensure appropriate test strategies can be designed and executed effectively and efficiently
  • Design, planning, execution and reporting on software, electronics and mechanical engineering design integration and system tests
  • Design, planning, execution and reporting on quality and reliability tests, e.g HALT, MTTF
  • Design, planning, execution and reporting on product validation to meet customer and user performance expectations
• Contributing to development and implementation of improvements to testing procedures and equipment to increase process efficiency and product quality
• Participate in project planning to ensure all testing and validation requirements are completed within the overall project schedule and timelines for milestones and deliverables
• Work closely with other disciplines in Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing and IT internally and other Watts enterprise global business units

  *Other duties as required

  DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Software development experience with C/C++, Python and/or LabView
• Development of test automation including dynamic simulation models and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Knowledge of electronics and embedded system design and performance focused on consumer products
• HALT/HASS and MTTF testing methodology and equipment
• Testing & Validation experience in HVAC industry a plus

  EDUCATION:

• Technologist diploma or bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline such as Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Chemical or relevant experience