Test Development Engineer
Role Overview
Lead verification and validation strategies for complex embedded products.
Own the end-to-end test lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, defect analysis, and release sign-off.
Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers and provide technical leadership.
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About Rotork
Rotork is a global flow control and instrumentation company serving industries that manage liquids, gases, and powders.
The company states its purpose as keeping the world flowing for future generations.
Role Overview
Lead verification and validation strategies for complex embedded products.
Own the end-to-end test lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, defect analysis, and release sign-off.
Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers and provide technical leadership.
Test Development Responsibilities
- Architect and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using LabVIEW and Python.
- Drive root cause analysis for complex system-level issues with design, firmware, and systems teams.
- Define test standards, coding guidelines, and design patterns for the test organization.
- Perform exploratory and stress testing to identify corner cases and systemic gaps.
Requirements and Quality
- Review requirements and specifications to identify ambiguities, risks, and testability gaps.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and traceability matrices and ensure requirement-to-test coverage.
- Participate in design reviews and provide early testability feedback.
- Lead defect triage and influence prioritization based on risk and customer impact.
Automation and Infrastructure
- Own and improve CI/CD integration for automated tests and test infrastructure.
- Use lab equipment including multimeters, loop calibrators, digital storage oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
- Work with embedded systems and industrial communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet-based protocols.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems testing, test automation, test development, and system-level validation.
- Expert-level automated and manual embedded systems testing experience with strong LabVIEW specialization.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in NI TestStand for complex test sequencing, reporting, and parallel execution.
- Strong experience with version control, branching strategies, code reviews, and change management.
- In-depth knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and mature defect management processes.
- Proven ability to implement custom Python test automation frameworks and analyze test data, logs, and results.
Professional Capabilities
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills for ambiguous problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with global stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, ownership, and cross-functional influence.
Preferred Credentials
- ISTQB Advanced Level, NI CLD/CLA, or equivalent professional credentials are a plus.
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop and system-level test environments is a plus.
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