Product & system test engineer

Description

The test team checks products used for protection and control in future digital substation solutions that will change how the power grid works. You will work on new product development and also on upkeep of products already released, in an R&D setting alongside hardware, software and product development specialists.

The role is based in Västerås, Sweden, and the team is part of a global R&D organisation with deep experience in product development and verification and validation.

Experience in verification and validation is what the team is looking for.

Responsibilities

• Test the product and system to confirm they meet their requirements.
• Analyse requirements, write test specifications, run tests and report the results.
• Carry out both manual and automated testing, and automate test cases where it makes sense.
• Set up the product and system before testing, following the specifications and substation automation standards.
• Find and fix bugs together with engineers in the development teams.
• Help improve the verification and validation process on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or a similar field.
• More than 3 years of hands-on verification and validation work as a test or development engineer.
• Experience with embedded real-time systems, communication protocols and systems.
• Working knowledge of substation automation and its standards, such as IEC 61850, is a plus.
• Experience with protection IEDs and/or systems in substation automation is highly valued.
• A systematic, precise approach to testing.
• A habit of looking for ways to work better.
• Fluent English is mandatory. Swedish is a plus.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Västerås, Västmanland County, Sweden.

Not remote.

Equal opportunity applies to all candidates.

Benefits

• Collective agreement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Supplementary pay for parental leave.
• Access to an employee benefit portal with many discounts and perks.
• A mentor to support you through onboarding.
• Various training and education opportunities for skill development.
• Career opportunities within the company in Sweden and globally.
• A workforce of people from over 70 nationalities in Sweden.