Job Description
PLC Test Engineer (f/m/d)
Location – Aachen, Germany
We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 225,000+ people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you’ll thrive in, then you’re in the right place. Join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Candidate:
This role is suited to a PLC, Automation and Software Test Engineer who has a strong demonstrable PLC background, strong interpersonal skills and can also demonstrate excellent skills in analysis and testing on PLC coding and relevant software. This position will expose the candidate to many aspects of PLC/Software code testing, hence therefore demonstrates an aptitude and enthusiasm for testing of ongoing development. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a methodical, logical and consistent approach to testing processes.
Overview of Role:
The role is predominately office based. The major part of this role required strong knowledge of PLC based systems and software. This role involves a great deal of communication within the stakeholder for developing test cases /test requirements to perform the various testing.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure test runs and results within the given time frame.
* Develop and execute test plans to validate PLC software functionality against requirements and specifications.
* Identify, report and track defects and issues.
* Perform functional, performance, security and regression testing of PLC software products.
* Report test results and defects to the development team and other stakeholders and work on their resolution.
* Provide suggestions and feedback to improve the quality of the PLC software development process across teams.
* Stay updated with the latest testing tools, techniques, and methodologies
Technical Skills
* Have experience in the execution of PLC software tests (preferably: Beckhoff) and the documentation of bugs.
* Have experience in basic operations of fieldbus systems (preferably: EtherCAT & DeviceNet)
* Candidate must have experience in the creation of test requirements and test cases as well as in the use of a software test management tool (preferably: OpenText/Micro Focus Application LifeCycle Management, ALM)
* Experience in use of Beckhoff PLC programming environment like TwinCAT
* Automation testing will be added advantage
Qualifications & Experience
* You have a degree in electrical engineering, Automation technology engineering or similar technical certifications.
* Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in PLC solutions & testing
Interpersonal Skills
* Well-developed formal and oral communication and reporting skills to all levels in an organization. Highly organized work approach within a multi-tasking environment
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