Test Engineer - Controls system

Provide a stable and reliable control solution for Epiroc equipment.

Support integration of Epiroc attachment to partner vehicles for strategic requirements.

Achieve Model-based control solution development

Ensure good quality and reliability of products by rigorously testing and validating every feature and supporting continuous improvement.

Support Platform Architecture development for Epiroc fleet.

Support upgrades of controls related to hardware and related software.

Ensure the solution is secured against cybersecurity threats

Drive the future of Data Analytics ecosystem for control solutions aligning with long-term vision and roadmap of Division.

We are currently having projects from various Divisions and are working on providing ECU solutions primarily for IFM Controllers and Displays. We have expertise in IFM Controllers, CODESYS software, CODESYS Visualisation software, MATLAB, Simulink, CANalyzer, CANoe and others.

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step, exhibit your ECU control software development skills and work in a challenging and innovative environment with a global focus?

We offer a workplace with colleagues having different culture, competence and demography, where cultures and perspectives meet and work together to achieve common goals. The test engineer role that we offer, has a significant role in understanding the working principle and requirement of the machine and developing test cases and test them on a test bench equipped with electrical components. As a test engineer, you will be working with on ECU/Automation Projects and will be involved in planning, developing and executing test procedures for ECU software and HMI. Some of the projects also have control software development in Simulink environment and may require rigorous testing procedures. You would be required to prepare and present Test Report and take a call on Go/NO-GO of the release taking all aspects and opinions into consideration.

Responsibilities and tasks

Test case creation and Execution:

Design, develop and execute test cases based on product requirements and specifications to ensure coverage of functionality

Identify, document and track defects and issues found during testing working with developers to resolve them

Ability to meticulously examine software and identify even minor defects. 

Able to perform manual testing and automate if necessary.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:

Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback on product design and functionality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively report defects and collaborate with the development team.

System Testing and Troubleshooting:

Conduct thorough testing and validation of control software applications to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to machine control systems to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.

Documentation.

Maintain up-to-date test cases, test plans and test reports.

Need to get input from various stakeholders and create release notes.

Experience

To be successful in this position we believe that you should be self-driven person who has ability to understand the system and come up with complete testing scenarios. To achieve the same, you need to have ability to understand the requirements and Quality expectation and developing the test strategy accordingly. You must be able to translate the requirements into positive test scenario and visualize negative test scenario. You should have a passion to find bugs and see that efforts towards improving quality of the product and should be firm in getting the bugs fixed.

You should have good Knowledge of

Various types of digital and Analog inputs, sensors and valves/solenoid outputs. Working knowledge of ECU at fundamental

Selection of test hardware/equipment and experience in test lab setup and interfaces.

Experience with defect tracking tools like Jira or similar systems for logging and tracking defects

Various testing techniques (functional, regression, integration, etc.) and experience with different testing levels (unit, system, integration). 

Working knowledge on communication protocols like CAN, J9, CANopen

IoT devices, wireless devices and remote controls on machines

Machine HMI interface. Knowledge on joysticks, knobs, switches and display system

Strong documentation skills for test cases, test plans and test reports

Overall testing process knowledge and Bug Life Cycle.

Knowledge of identifying regression Test Cases.

Experience of Working with Azure Test Plan

Good to have

Knowledge of testing MATLAB Simulink models in MATLAB environment

Good to have experience in or understanding Hardware-in-loop, Software-in-loop testing

Hydraulic systems, heavy machinery knowledge and understanding of Controls requirement in this domain

Certification in relevant technologies.

Skills Required

Good Analytical Skills

Expertise in use case development and test case design, comprehension of requirements

CAN testing tools CANoe, CANalyzer, EDS configuration on CANoe

CAPL scripting and Python scripting

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Good Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Fluent in English Language both written and verbal.

Location

The work location is Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Educational requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred: Electronics)

Any Training or Certification would be an added advantage.

Personality requirements

To succeed in this position, you should have good bug Identification skills and should have ability to differentiate between type of bugs and their impact. You should have good communication skills and should believe in collaboration. You would be able to work independently and be self-motivated to ensure high quality of the deliverables resulting into fewer bugs/issues raised by the customer. You should be confident to justify found issue as a bug and justify it with facts and map it to the requirements. You should be good at documenting the findings and capturing the scenario in a way which is quick to comprehend. You should have the ability to identify corner scenarios. You should be able to work with multi-cultural team with members located at different places.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.