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System Test Engineer

TMC Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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Posted Sep 6, 2026Apply by Oct 6, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • System Test Engineer (2–5+ years experience), works on client premises in NL

    • Domain: High-Tech, Healthcare, or Automotive projects

  • Stack/tools

    • Testing/QA: ISTQB (Foundation; preferably Advanced Test Analyst / Technical Test Analyst)

    • Automation/scripting: C++, Python

    • Methodologies: Agile/Scrum

    • Testing types: functional + technical (including automated testing in embedded/high-tech contexts)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Specify, design, implement, and execute system tests in multi-disciplinary environments

    • Build/execute automated testing for embedded/high-tech systems

    • Support requirements and stakeholder management in dynamic project settings

  • Must-have skills

    • Degree in Embedded Systems/Electronics or similar; system validation/verification experience

    • ISTQB Foundation certification (preferably advanced levels)

    • Experience with test specification and execution; both functional & technical testing

    • Automation/programming experience with C++ and/or Python

    • Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum

    • Legal right to work in the Netherlands (no visa sponsorship); currently living in NL

  • Nice-to-haves

    • ISTQB Advanced Level: Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst

    • Strong requirements management and stakeholder management experience

  • Location & work type

    • Netherlands, client-premises work (on-site)

    • **Perm

Full Description

About This Vacancy

As a System Test Engineer, you work at variety of challenging projects at High-Tech, Healthcare or Automotive companies. You use your knowledge to contribute to specialized teams at the client’s premises. You know how to specify, design, implement and execute tests in a multi-disciplinary environment. Preferable, you have experience in requirements management and stakeholder management in dynamic environments. You want to be active in a multi-disciplinary team that drives technological progress.

What We Expect From You

"Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.”

Education

You have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Embedded Systems, Electronics or similar education with several years of experience in software – or system validation and verification related topics. Through professional experience you have gained expertise in one or more of the following topics

You are certified for ISTQB Foundation (Preferably ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst); You have experience in specification and execution of testing and/or automated testing in an embedded or High-Tech environment; You are familiar with working in Agile/SCRUM projects; Your have experience in both functional and technical testing; Experience with programming/scripting/automation (C++, Python); You are currently living in the Netherlands; Minimal 2-5 years of experience

What You Can Expect From Us

As TMC Test & Integration we offer

A permanent contract; Individual profit sharing on top of your fixed salary; Professional Coaching to boost your career; 25 holidays; Knowledge sharing through Pizza sessions, TechTank sessions and Q-meetings; Informal events with your colleagues;

Work entrepreneurship can begin at any stage of your career. Together we will explore which project best suits your ambitions and talents.

Then we will set goals to achieve your growth as a professional. This path is different and unique for everyone.

TMC will help you and thinks along with you to make it concrete.

System ValidationSystem VerificationISTQB CertificationAutomated TestingAgileScrumFunctional TestingTechnical TestingC++PythonRequirements ManagementStakeholder ManagementEmbedded SystemsElectronicsmulti-location

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