Industrial Software Validation
Role Overview
The Software Validation Specialist works on the Innovation and Sustainability Team.
The role validates control software for industrial machinery, particularly injection molding machines, against technical standards and end-user needs.
The specialist draws on mechanical, electrical, software, and fluid power systems expertise to support system integration and reliable performance.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Software Validation Specialist works on the Innovation and Sustainability Team.
The role validates control software for industrial machinery, particularly injection molding machines, against technical standards and end-user needs.
The specialist draws on mechanical, electrical, software, and fluid power systems expertise to support system integration and reliable performance.
Compensation
- The listed salary range is $100,000–$120,000; no pay cadence is stated.
- The employer describes a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Key responsibilities
- Define validation criteria, execute test plans, and assess software compliance.
- Improve validation processes and standardize testing to reduce defects and testing time.
- Collaborate on design reviews and risk assessments; set up tests, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results.
- Maintain issue logs and validation records, and communicate findings through documentation and presentations.
- Support major service issue resolution, contribute to software architecture, and use real-world feedback to refine products.
Required qualifications
- 8–10 years testing and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, software, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems background with data acquisition; in-depth knowledge of injection molding machines and related technologies.
- 6+ years PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages; experience with industrial/mechanical software testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and TCP/IP.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to lead cross-functional validation planning and testing.
Desired qualifications
- Desired: C#, Java, Python, and .NET component experience.
- Desired: Modbus, Ethernet, or EtherCAT expertise; Agile/Scrum practices and Azure DevOps tools.
- Desired: understanding of ISO software development and validation standards, injection molding processes, plastic materials, and auxiliary equipment.
Workplace
- The source describes Husky’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Bolton, Ontario, and metadata identifies the role as onsite.
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