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RESA Power

Power Systems Test Engineer

Wixom, MI · On-site

Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system schematic and wiring diagrams ... Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills. * Work effectively with customers ...

RESA Power

Power Systems Test Engineer

Wixom, MI

Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system schematic and wiring diagrams ... Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills. * Work effectively with customers ...

Select Minds LLC

Automation Test Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$50 - $52/hr

... systems and microservices architecture. * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Exposure to Shift Left Testing and Continuous Testing practices. * Familiarity with Jira and test management tools.

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a System Test Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a System Test Manager, you need expertise in software testing methodologies, test planning, and quality assurance, often backed by a degree in computer science or engineering and significant experience in test management. Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Selenium, TestRail, and knowledge of automation frameworks or ISTQB certification are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. These skills ensure effective test execution, high product quality, and successful project delivery in complex technical environments.

What does a System Test Manager do?

A System Test Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of system-level testing for software or hardware products. They are responsible for developing test strategies, managing a team of testers, and ensuring that all system requirements are thoroughly validated before release. Their role often involves collaborating with development, QA, and project management teams to identify issues and drive quality improvements. Ultimately, they ensure that the final product meets both technical specifications and user expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by a System Test Manager, and how can they be addressed?

System Test Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating testing activities across multiple teams, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage for complex systems. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to align test efforts with development and product management teams. Implementing robust test planning and risk-based testing approaches can help prioritize critical areas and optimize resource allocation. Leveraging automation and staying updated on the latest testing tools can also enhance efficiency and address common bottlenecks.

What is the difference between System Test Manager vs QA Test Lead?

AspectSystem Test ManagerQA Test Lead
Primary FocusOverseeing entire system testing processes, ensuring test coverage and quality standardsLeading QA testing teams, focusing on test planning and execution
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB Advanced, or similarISTQB, Certified Tester, or similar
Work EnvironmentTypically in software development and testing teams within IT or tech companiesIn QA departments across various industries including software, manufacturing, and healthcare
ResponsibilitiesManaging test strategies, coordinating testing activities, reporting on testing progressDesigning test cases, leading testing teams, ensuring quality standards are met

The System Test Manager and QA Test Lead roles share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on quality assurance. The main difference lies in scope: the System Test Manager oversees the entire testing process at a higher level, while the QA Test Lead concentrates on leading testing teams and executing test plans.

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HIL Subject Matter Expert

HIL Subject Matter Expert

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description


Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HIL Subject Matter Expert to join our ADAS/Platform/Diagnostic validation team. In this role you will lead automation and HIL testing efforts for ADAS feature testing, low-level platform software and hardware on next-generation automotive platforms. You will bring up new features, develop test solutions in order to perform End-to-end feature validation, develop test cases based on ASTQB test methodologies and automate developed test case and execute developed test cases. You will be validating ADAS, diagnostic protocols, validate power-management and core platform functionality, and drive CI/CD integration to improve test velocity and quality.
What you'll do...
  • Responsible for developing and bringing up test solutions, in order to perform end-2-end features validation.
  • Responsible for new feature bring up and system test validation of software components related to ADAS/AD, Diagnostics & Platform testing.
  • Responsible for performing GAP analysis, develop new test cases based on ASTQB test methodologies, automate those test cases & execute test cases to perform software validation across ECUs, focusing on ADAS/AD at system level on HIL.
  • Responsible for performing system architecture and the related validation tests on components.
  • Responsible for test plan creation, test execution, test reports review and feature validation tests while ensuring traceability to functional and performance requirements. Facilitate and align with cross-functional technical teams such as functional safety, feature teams, infotainment on the system level.
  • Responsible for performing testing on closed loop test benches and create bench level test cases using ECUTest / CAPL/ Python to increase efficiency, test repeatability contributing directly to reduce cost and improve final product quality.
  • Maintain test cases traceability against the system level feature requirements throughout the product development life cycle. Align and support SAFe processes and activities within functional areas such as System, Hardware and Safety
  • Responsible for Diagnostic testing, feature related fault injection testing and develop, execute the test cases to ensure the system and feature integrity. Triage and root cause the internal and customer fleet level parking features related issues.
  • Be responsible for test diagnostics and UDS protocol and fault test, Work on defining and executing software and hardware diagnostics test cases. Investigate root causes of component or system level DUT failure. Implement automated diagnostics testing (UDS/DoIP/K-Line), DTC validation, and DTC suppression/unmasking strategies where required.
  • Responsible for creating Roads and scenarios in dSPACE MotionDesk/ ModelDesk / Aurelion, should create ControlDesk Layout for feature testing and develop test automation in Python / ECUTest or equivalent HIL tools.
  • Author and maintain test cases, test data, and test artifacts (logs, traces, TestRail/Test Management entries) and ensure they are archived to artifact stores (e.g., JFrog).
  • Integrate test executions into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and automated job scheduling systems (CT/Jira or equivalent). Analyze test failures, perform root-cause investigations (software, hardware, network topology), and coordinate fixes with software, hardware, and supplier teams.
  • Define and validate bench-level network topologies, bus routing, and power-modes required for reproducible testing. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase automation coverage and reduce redundant testing.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in test automation for embedded /automotive systems, with demonstrable experience in ADAS or Chassis /PT domain or System HIL end to end feature testing.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with System HIL's (dSPACE SCALEXIO, VEOS, MotionDesk, ModelDesk or equivalent) and ECUTest (or similar test tools). Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols: CAN (11/29 bit), LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, UDS, DoIP, and diagnostic tooling.
  • 5+ years of proficiency with Python scripting to perform various automated tasks like test case execution, monitoring the vehicle level data for KPI testing. Experience debugging, testing and bringing up complex hardware/software systems
  • 3+ years of experience in conducting TDRs for new test solutions, leading test-case reviews as well as test-automation reviews. Hands on experience in bringing up new features, design and deploy test solutions in order to perform end-to-end feature testing.

Even better, you may have...
  • Experience in Agile methodologies and the ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) framework, including applying ASPICE process areas to software development lifecycles and collaborating within iterative, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in efficiently developing and executing validation test plans to cover various configurations applicable to the system.
  • Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks, CI/CD integration (Jenkins/GitLab CI), and artifact management (JFrog, Nexus). Familiar with test management and reporting tools (TestRail, Jira) and log analysis tools (CANalyzer, Vector tools).
  • Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills across hardware/software boundaries. Knowledge of virtualization (VEOS/virtual ECUs) and bus virtualization/routing approaches.
  • Familiarity with safety/functional-safety concepts (ISO 26262) and automotive development lifecycle.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $99,600-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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About Ford

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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