Hybrid Lead Test Engineer

at Emerson

• Job title: Lead Test Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hyderabad, India

About the role

• Lead Test Engineer validating Industrial Automation control systems including PLCs and DCS. Collaborate on requirements, design test systems, and improve productivity without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• As a Lead Test Engineer, you will use your industrial automation control system domain knowledge in validating our next generation Automation Controller product lines and IO modules. Will drive the improvement in productivity and implement options for reducing test coverage without compromising on quality.
• Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with Product Owner to derive requirements for validation and verification plan. Break down problems and estimate time for test development tasks, story points etc.
• Be involved in all phases of system test development from product definition to production release. Develop Test Strategy and derive Test Requirements from Product & System specifications.
• Design optimal Test Systems and Automated Test Fixtures for ensuring adequate Test coverage.
• Use your strong knowledge in PLC programming languages – Ladder, FBD, SFC and scripting. Ethernet based Industrial protocols - MODBUS TCP, PROFINET IO, EtherCAT, IEC61850, DNP3, IEC104 etc., Automation scripts in developing system level tests.
• Make technical presentations to peers and managers on the details of architecture, design, technical risks etc.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle and its various stages. Exposure of working in waterfall & agile projects.
• Use excellent communication skills to interface with technical architects on complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience with domain knowledge in Industrial automation and related products like Programmable controllers - PLCs, DCS, I/O modules.
• Industrial Communication protocols like MODBUS TCP, PROFINET, ETHERCAT, IEC61850 Client and Server, IEC104 Client/Server, DNP3 Master/Slave, HMI/SCADA etc.
• Programming skills using scripting languages like Python. Test automation for Industrial control system and IO modules.
• Basic experience with programming language like C#, C++ used for Test Automation purpose.

Benefits

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.