Lead Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview

Lead firmware quality assurance for hardware and embedded firmware systems, including variable speed drives, by creating quality processes, developing test strategies, coordinating testing, and driving corrective actions and process improvements.

What you'll do

• Create and own the software quality assurance process adhering to ISO 25010 and the V-model.
• Develop and execute test strategies and plans with test engineers to validate hardware and firmware against performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Lead the firmware quality assurance department with scope for future direct reporting.
• Perform and coordinate functional, stress, and environmental testing on hardware components and embedded firmware systems for variable speed drives.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware development teams to define quality requirements and ensure that Design for Testability (DfT) principles are considered.
• Perform manual and automated testing of firmware functions, control algorithms, and hardware components to verify behavior under real-world conditions.
• Analyze test results to determine root causes of issues and work with development teams to drive corrective actions and process improvements.
• Continuously improve test methodology with regional labs and test engineers to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Document test results, provide detailed reports, and ensure traceability of requirements, test cases, and outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.

What you'll need

• A degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hardware and firmware quality assurance, preferably in variable speed drive or power electronics applications.
• Firmware (Software) C-Code & Programming.
• Embedded C is must.
• Strong knowledge of the V-model process and ISO 25010.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies for hardware and embedded systems, including functional, regression, and environmental testing.
• Experience with firmware validation, including testing of motor control algorithms, communication protocols, and safety-critical functions.
• MATLAB & SIMULINK working knowledge is must.
• Knowledge of industry standards related to quality, reliability, and safety, such as IEC 61800, ISO 25010, and UL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Intercultural competence, assertiveness, proactivity, and the ability to work independently.
• Solid spoken and written English skills, the ability to communicate ideas effectively in a professional environment, and a good understanding of industry-specific terminology.

Nice to have

• Python scripting is good to have.
• Hardware testing knowledge is good to have.
• Team Lead experience is good to have.
• ISTQB Advanced Certificate is preferred.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.