Senior PLC Test Engineer with Python

Project Description

About the Project - Building metrology equipment for precision measurements for optical systems. The project scope is commissioning the PLC automation software that will control the mechatronics of the metrology equipment.

Our Team

The team will be part of a larger team that is working for our client that is a leader in Integrated Circuits Lithography domain

Technologies used

• PLC Siemens S7 1500, Simatic

Candidate Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics or Computer Science, desirable with a master’s degree with orientation to automation software or software qualification
• Professional experience working in an agile team environment
• Professional experience in testing (Desirable: focus on automation software)
• Proficiency in Object Oriented programming languages (with a focus in Python)
• Knowledge of test methodologies and norms (e.g. ISO 29119)
• Knowledge and experience with industrial automation software, especially Siemens Automation (TIA Portal)
• Knowledge of OPC-UA, is desirable
• Systematic, analytical, and independent way of working
• Ability to work in a team members
• Excellent communication in English, German is a plus
• Ownership of responsibilities
• Remote position, though 2-3 onsite (Oberkochen) weeks per quarter required

Responsibilities

• Following a defined test strategy specify test cases, test plans and test suites.
• Review of software, system requirements and documentation.
• Automation of test cases, development, and maintenance of test scripts.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Test execution
• Report of test progress and test results based on defined test strategy.
• Collaboration with module owners, software developers and other test departments to achieve goals.

Mandatory Skills Description

• Completed bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics or Computer Science, desirable with a master’s degree with orientation to automation software or software qualification
• Professional experience working in an agile team environment
• Professional experience in testing (Desirable: focus on automation software)
• Proficiency in Object Oriented programming languages (with a focus in Python)
• Knowledge of test methodologies and norms (e.g. ISO 29119)
• Knowledge and experience with industrial automation software, especially Siemens Automation (TIA Portal)
• Knowledge of OPC-UA, is desirable
• Systematic, analytical, and independent way of working
• Ability to work in a team members
• Excellent communication in English, German is a plus
• Ownership of responsibilities
• Remote position, though 2-3 onsite (Oberkochen) weeks per quarter required

Nice-to-Have Skills

• ISTQB Certification Tester Foundation Level
• Solution-oriented and forward-looking
• Professional experience working with Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
• Good communication skills
• German language knowledge B1-C1

Languages

• English: C1 Advanced