Role & seniority: Automated testing engineer for wind turbine software validation (seniority not specified)

Stack / tools

HiL (real-time) testing, real-time simulation systems
Python (required); Groovy/Java desirable
Test sequencer (Exam MicroNova); Atlassian Jira
Data analysis tools; Ethernet, bus systems; basic network guidelines
Documentation: technical docs and test specifications

Top 3 responsibilities

Program and maintain automated tests for a real-time HIL test environment
Create/review technical documentation and test specifications; automate tests via test sequencer
Analyze software test results for QA; develop automated measurement data analysis; optimize validation environments and accelerate validation

Must-have skills

Degree in electrical engineering, information technology, or automation technology
Experience with HiL testing; strong Python proficiency
Knowledge of Ethernet, bus systems, and real-time simulation
Ability to configure/deploy real-time simulation systems; independent, systematic, and team-oriented work style
English (very good), travel availability; ISTQB certification and Jira experience are a plus

Nice-to-haves

Groovy/Java experience; data analysis skills
Basic knowledge of applicable network guidelines; Spanish and/or German language skills
Intercultural competence

Location & work type

Location not specified; travel availability required; benefits may vary

Full Description

The wind turbine control validation team at Nordex is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of the automated tests of all wind turbine software products developed by Nordex. This team thus ensures that all requirements from software development or practical experience are taken into account in the future development of wind turbines and wind farms. YOUR TASKS

Programming of automated tests for a real-time HIL test environment Creating and reviewing technical documentation and test specifications Automate tests with the help of a test sequencer (Exam MicroNova) Performing and analysis of software tests for quality assurance around automation technology in wind turbines Further development of an automated measurement data analysis Configure and deploy real-time simulation systems for test exécution Detection of new validation use cases/scenarios Optimization of the validation environments and acceleration of the validation process

YOUR PROFILE

Completed degree in electrical engineering / information technology / automation technology Experience with HiL-Testing and very good knowledge of the Python programming language Knowledge of another programming language such as Groovy /Java desirable as well as experience with data analysis Good knowledge of general electrical engineering and ideally basic knowledge of the applicable network connection guidelines Knowledge of Ethernet technology, bus systems and real-time simulation systems Ideally certified software tester according to ISTQB combined with experience with Atlassian Jira Independent, conscientious and systematic way of working, coupled with strong communication and teamwork skills and intercultural competence Language skills English (very good written and spoken), ideally skills in Spanish and German Availability to travel. YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you

*Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

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