Published: Dec 23, 2023 - The Test Engineer specializes in verification and validation of instrument control software for automated pipettes and medical devices. Conducts comprehensive testing using both automated scripts and manual functional analysis, alongside system integration and performance testing. Designs and implements test cases, manages multiple activities efficiently, and ensures thorough documentation and process improvement in line with departmental SOPs.

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1. Test Engineer, NovaTech Solutions, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Verification and Validation of instrument control software for automated pipettes and medical devices.
- Performs both script-based automated testing and functional page-by-page analysis using automation tools and API testing, system integration testing, and performance/load testing.
- Able to design and implement test cases in a rapid prototyping environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform and orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously
- Generate and execute test plans, verification, and validation protocols.
- Capture the test evidence and prepare a test summary document by the end of the project closure
- Work with the design team to document product requirements and detailed specifications in the requirements capture tool
- Enter problems discovered into the error tracking system, verify problems are resolved, and update problem status information
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement, recommending methods and procedures to streamline the process
- Perform work consistent with departmental SOPs.
- Perform validation after deployment dry run.
- Perform new functionality and regression testing throughout the sprint cycle, including load testing.
- Validate proposed system architecture and run test procedures to ensure that the user stories are met.
Skills on Resume:
- Software Validation (Hard Skills)
- Automated Testing (Hard Skills)
- Test Case Design (Hard Skills)
- Test Plan Execution (Hard Skills)
- Problem Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Regression Testing (Hard Skills)
- Requirement Documentation (Hard Skills)
2. Test Engineer, Redwood Systems, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
- Coordinate with all stakeholders (PV&V, Field testing team, Developers, System Engineers, and Product Owners) for test-related activities.
- Create a Sanity test plan covering high-level testing for the basic functionality of all features for every release.
- Create a detailed test plan for all combined features with various header combinations.
- Enhance test plans based on new feature additions or changes in requirements.
- Continuously improve test plans to do more in-depth detail testing based on experience gained
- Get test plans reviewed by stakeholders to add tests for any more use cases.
- Get signoff for test plans with stakeholders (Systems team, Systems Engineering team, UI team, Development team, PV&V team)
- Continuously review test plans to keep them up to date and add or remove test cases accordingly.
- Gain knowledge of various proprietary software test tools from developers, system engineers and PV&V which can be used on machine testing.
- Perform sanity tests as per plan for every release to immediately know issues with basic functionality.
- Perform detailed tests as per plan for features for every minor and major release
- Perform ad hoc tests for unofficial software based on requests from developers for experimental changes before finalizing those changes for official release.
- Perform regression testing every week.
- Record the results of tests Passed/Failed/Not tested with reason, along with relevant artifacts - videos, pictures, Can Logs, Debug logs, setup details, test hardware prerequisites, software test tools.
- Share test results with all stakeholders with all relevant artifacts.
- Maintain all test results per release details in the version management system (SVN, Visual Source Safe etc...) so that they can be referred to by anyone in the future.
Skills on Resume:
- Stakeholder Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Test Plan Creation (Hard Skills)
- Test Plan Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Regression Testing (Hard Skills)
- Sanity Testing (Hard Skills)
- Test Execution (Hard Skills)
- Test Results Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Version Management (Hard Skills)
3. Test Engineer, Peak Performance Tech, Boulder, CO
Job Summary:
- Collaborate with management and IT counterparts to define, refine, and maintain IT testing strategies, ensuring strategies are aligned with the goals of the Agile-Scrum development environment.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual testing methods to confirm operational software is defect-free and design objectives are met.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
- Write, implement, and report status for system test cases.
- Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports, serve as subject matter specialist, and provide testing knowledge for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
- Participate as an effective Scrum team member focusing on the quality of products and supporting multiple custom enterprise applications delivered by multiple application development teams.
- Attend daily Scrum meetings to discuss daily sprint activities and objectives.
- Analyze requirements and design test plans to prioritize test activities for each iteration.
- Assist the development team in scheduling and maintaining the resources needed to perform automated testing.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test scripts.
- Analyze and document test results and recommend user story adjustments.
- Present test results during the ready-to-deploy review.
- Perform the daily tasks of a Scrum Master, supporting the team's daily activities by providing liaison between external technical groups
Skills on Resume:
- Test Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
- Automated Testing (Hard Skills)
- Manual Testing (Hard Skills)
- Test Case Design (Hard Skills)
- Scrum Participation (Soft Skills)
- Test Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Resource Scheduling (Soft Skills)
- Requirement Analysis (Hard Skills)
4. Test Engineer, Dynamic Testing Labs, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Uses statistical analysis tools to determine which tests are required or need modification
- Review product specifications and performance and develop test plans to ensure a defect-free product
- Identifies components and equipment needed to build test stands and execute tests
- Responsible for testing and troubleshooting production systems and interpreting results.
- Responsible for setting up external test equipment to monitor testing
- Must be hands-on, able to quickly develop basic test stands and equipment for turnkey and extended testing using lab view and test standards
- Instructs on and generates technical documentation for use in troubleshooting, production test, and Production Acceptance Tests
- Works with Quality Assurance team to establish inspection criteria and test methods
- Interfaces directly with customers or with support engineers/service to understand customer issues and quickly recreate field problems
- As a system-level expert, addresses mechanical, electrical, and system test-related issues on the production floor
- Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines
Skills on Resume:
- Statistical Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Test Plan Development (Hard Skills)
- Test Stand Setup (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Project Scheduling (Soft Skills)
5. Test Engineer, Precision Engineering Inc, Tulsa, OK
Job Summary:
- Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards and work instructions for new and existing products in a startup factory.
- Perform process analysis on machines, equipment and systems to facilitate process improvement and cost reduction.
- Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and management.
- Perform performance testing on production products to ensure product meets performance specifications
- Maintain product conformance by performing metrology & metallurgy inspections
- Work with manufacturing and suppliers in process improvement to reduce process variation and increase process control.
- Work with suppliers to ensure a quality product is being supplied/processed is of the highest quality.
- Work with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement activities through statistical analysis and data analysis, such as process capability study, Gauge R&R, process flowcharting, and design of experiments.
- Help manage and create corrective action plans to ensure timely root cause/8D analysis and effective corrective/preventive action.
- Participate in reviewing designs of new products and engineering changes concerning product quality control planning and gauge requirements.
- Perform process and quality system audits to ensure compliance with specifications and documented procedures.
- Determine acceptance quality levels using random sampling techniques.
Skills on Resume:
- Procedure Development (Hard Skills)
- Process Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Performance Testing (Hard Skills)
- Quality Inspection (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Corrective Action Management (Hard Skills)
- Quality Auditing (Hard Skills)
6. Test Engineer, Circuitry Innovations, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Established methods and techniques, planned tests, developed test requirements, wrote Integration & Test (I&T) procedures and reports and conducted test events
- Plan and perform I&T assignments involving the definition of test and verification requirements, I&T plans, and sequences
- Attend technical interchange meetings with the team members and other program personnel and represent the organization in matters about the development of projects
- Work closely with other project team members and represent the test group in project meetings
- Work closely with Solutions and Software Engineers to develop and execute robust testing strategies against new and existing applications
- Author and execute test cases as well as perform the development and maintenance of automated test scripts
- Author test plans and test reports
- Support Unit, Integration, Regression, and System Testing
- Support Helpdesk tasks by providing technical assistance and incoming queries from customers
- Contribute to improving customer support by actively responding to queries and handling issues
- Follow up with customers to identify areas of improvement periodically
- Review incidents and escalations for timeliness and quality and take corrective action where appropriate
Skills on Resume:
- Test Planning (Hard Skills)
- Test Execution (Hard Skills)
- Automation Development (Hard Skills)
- I&T Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Support (Soft Skills)
- Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Issue Resolution (Hard Skills)
- System Testing (Hard Skills)
7. Test Engineer, Quantum Integration, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Setup ECU software (Injection, rail & mapping) - low voltage
- Instrumentation setup for test (low voltage)
- Writing & editing test programs (Complex cyclic tests, requiring stringent control of all parameters - speed, temperature, pressure, stabilization, alarms, fuel temperature & tank temperature)
- Pre-launch sign off (Mechanical & Software) & end of test report
- Test intervention & monitoring - injector drift checks etc. weekly status report and end-of-test data report
- Be responsible for automatic data processing using MATLAB or NI DIAdem
- Create technical documentation to support and maintain new procedures
- Performs product maintenance engineering activities
- Coordinate prototype and pre-series manufacturing trials
- Maintains quality engineering programs, standards, and improvements within the organization.
- Initiate and implement actions for continuous monitoring and improvement of testing processes, minimize test equipment downtime by customer requirements, technical specifications of equipment and internal procedures.
- Prepare maintenance instructions for equipment tests and check correct functionality following customer requirements, internal procedures, and the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Keep test programs updated, initiate actions to meet the test requirements and specifications from the customers, ensure backup
- Provide testing and inspection activities, reports to CFT and customers
- Track efficiency of testing and monitoring indicators in the responsibility areas
- Participate in analysis, and interact with other engineering groups and customers for solving technical problems.
Skills on Resume:
- ECU Software Setup (Hard Skills)
- Instrumentation Setup (Hard Skills)
- Test Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Data Processing (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Prototype Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Quality Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
8. Test Engineer, Vertex Technologies, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Conceptualization of lab test setups and testing methodologies by project requirements and industry standards.
- Design and realization of lab test setups and the associated infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical and software components (in collaboration with the mechanical/electrical/software engineers).
- Performing the required testing activities according to the developed methodology and planning, with a focus on safety, quality and time aspects.
- Planning and coordinating pilot demonstrations and field test trials for the sensing systems.
- Processing and evaluation of measurement data, as well as reporting and documenting the test results for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintenance and upgrading of test benches and test equipment in the lab.
- Interacting and providing feedback to hardware and software R&D engineers supporting the development and improvement of the sensors and sensing systems.
- Documentation and handover of the test setups, corresponding HW/SW infrastructure and evaluation algorithm to the production team.
- Execute test cases for sprint scope, including installation, smoke, integration and regression testing
- Maintain and update the existing manual test scenarios enhancement
- Document, track, and resolve defects identified in testing by working collaboratively with the appropriate project team members
- Work closely with the automating testing team for any scope enhancement of the automated tests.
Skills on Resume:
- Test Setup Design (Hard Skills)
- Testing Execution (Hard Skills)
- Data Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Test Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- R&D Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Defect Resolution (Hard Skills)
- Automation Support (Hard Skills)
9. Test Engineer, Spectrum Quality Assessments, Baton Rouge, LA
Job Summary:
- Validation of mechanical, automated, and automatic transmission developments
- Planning of bench tests, making of test programs, supervising tests, evaluating results, preparing reports
- Supervision of functional tests, pneumatic and hydraulic pulse tests, and preparation of reports
- Active participation in vehicle tests and participation in vehicle inspections
- Regular communication with development departments as well as other professional departments abroad
- Lead and support the maintenance and improvement activities of the electrical test equipment
- Support New Product Development and cost-saving activities of a new innovative product
- Provide on-site support for the prototype electrical End Of Line (later EOL) testers
- Troubleshooting failure modes and rolling out modifications and improvements
- Provide on-site support for the serial electrical EOL testers: liaising with the manufacturer for maintenance and repair activities and supervising on-site scheduled maintenance activities
- Lead product investigations in prototype and serial production in failed EOL test verdicts, utilizing both test equipment and product knowledge
- Close collaboration with other departments: local manufacturing team and German design team
Skills on Resume:
- Mechanical Validation (Hard Skills)
- Test Planning (Hard Skills)
- Functional Testing (Hard Skills)
- Vehicle Testing (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Product Development (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
10. Test Engineer, Integrated Device Solutions, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Setup of cell, module, and pack testing including programming of battery cycler and thermal chamber protocols and data collection protocols
- Preparation of module and pack samples to be tested including hands-on generating mechanical parts in the metal shop, mechanical assembly, and modifications, instrumentation as well as preparation of special test provisions/areas
- Daily monitoring of the laboratory and progress of tests
- Development of new test protocols including special fixtures and programming to automate procedures and data collection
- Test laboratory maintenance including calibration certifications, equipment service contracts, and general maintenance items, as well as low-level equipment sourcing and purchasing
- Preparation of progress reports and briefings, including data analysis
- Fulfill the role of ‘subject matter expert’ for wireless technologies and wireless testing across Liberty Global/affiliates.
- Act as an integral part of the Wireless Engineering team, helping it achieve key deliverables required to meet business goals.
- Ensure wireless technical changes and performance are tested to an agreed time, cost and quality.
- Support all CPE test activities as directed by the team / Manager.
- Support direction and uniformity across projects and workstreams including processes, standards, documentation, test methodology, etc.
Skills on Resume:
- Test Setup (Hard Skills)
- Mechanical Assembly (Hard Skills)
- Lab Monitoring (Soft Skills)
- Protocol Development (Hard Skills)
- Lab Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Wireless Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Teamwork (Soft Skills)