Embedded SW Quality Test (Technician/Technologist)
Amaris Consulting
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Markham, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job Description
We are looking for a Test Technician or Technologist to join our Research & Development team. You will work closely with hardware design, systems engineering, software development, and project teams to support the development and validation of high-performance products for the global market.
You will play a key role in the verification and validation (V&V) process, focusing on functional and application testing with a strong customer-oriented approach. This role involves test design, execution of test plans, and validation of protection relay and networking products.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Skills:
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job Description
We are looking for a Test Technician or Technologist to join our Research & Development team. You will work closely with hardware design, systems engineering, software development, and project teams to support the development and validation of high-performance products for the global market.
You will play a key role in the verification and validation (V&V) process, focusing on functional and application testing with a strong customer-oriented approach. This role involves test design, execution of test plans, and validation of protection relay and networking products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure software quality by creating and applying embedded software (firmware) tests.
- Develop and update test plans; execute test activities with a focus on improving strategy and test management processes.
- Perform regression testing to ensure bug fixes and new features do not cause issues elsewhere in the system.
- Apply standard QA procedures and methodologies.
- Use analytical thinking to contribute to validation strategy and resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Log, track, and manage defects using tools like Jira.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Solid understanding of testing concepts and QA best practices.
- Knowledge of protection relay protocols:
- IEC 61850 GOOSE
- SV IEC 61850-9-2LE
- IEC 61869-9
- Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103
- Familiarity with networking equipment such as switches, VLANs, and routers.
- Experience with log analysis and crash diagnosis.
- Strong experience using bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Background in power systems or electrical substations is a strong asset.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Protocols: IEC 61850 (GOOSE, SV), Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103
- Networking: Routers, switches, VLAN
- Testing Tools: Jira, regression testing suites, log capture/debugging tools
- QA Techniques: Black-box testing, integration testing, regression testing
- Defect Management: Jira or equivalent systems
- An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
- An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
- A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
- A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
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