Engineer - Product Verification and Validation

Overview

Develop and maintain automated test solutions for embedded and industrial automation products, including PLC applications, industrial communication protocols, and CI/CD test integration.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Pytest.
• Execute functional, integration, system, and regression testing for embedded and industrial automation products.
• Support PLC application testing and validation using CODESYS and Structured Text.
• Validate industrial communication protocols including Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, EtherCAT, BACnet, RS485, and CAN.
• Analyze test failures and collaborate with firmware, software, and system engineers to identify root causes.
• Contribute to automation framework enhancements and test infrastructure improvements.
• Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain test documentation, test reports, and validation artifacts.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, reviews, and defect triage.
• Support adoption of modern testing methodologies and AI-enabled automation practices.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in embedded firmware testing, industrial automation, PLC testing, or test automation development.
• Hands-on experience in embedded firmware validation, industrial automation testing, and test automation development.
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing Python-based automated test solutions using Pytest.
• Exposure to PLC programming and testing using CODESYS and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text (ST).
• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, EtherCAT, BACnet, RS485, and CAN.
• Experience in developing automated test scripts, validating embedded and industrial automation products, analyzing test failures, and supporting firmware and system engineering teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Agile development methodologies, and modern software quality practices.
• Python at intermediate to advanced level.
• Structured Text (ST) – IEC 61131-3.
• CODESYS PLC Programming.
• CODESYS Development Environment.
• PLC Application Development and Testing.
• HMI Functional Testing and Validation.
• Industrial Control System Testing.
• Automation System Integration.
• Embedded Firmware Validation.
• Pytest Framework.
• Python-based Test Automation Development.
• Automated Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
• Test Script Development and Maintenance.
• CODESYS, PyCharm, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Protocol Analyzers & Diagnostic Tools, and Debugging and Monitoring Tools.
• Automated Test Execution in CI/CD Pipelines.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently on automation and validation tasks.
• Good understanding of industrial control systems and embedded software architecture.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for automation, continuous improvement, and quality engineering.

Nice to have

• Automated test script development is a plus.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing (Preferred).
• GitHub Actions / Jenkins (Preferred).
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing and automation techniques is an added advantage.
• AI-assisted Test Case Generation.
• AI-assisted Failure Analysis.
• AI-assisted Test Optimization.
• Exposure to HIL testing, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted testing methodologies is desirable.

Details

• Location: Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.