Job Title: Software Technician
Contract Duration: 1 year, possible extension
Location: Benton Harbor, MI
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: $41/hr
Summary
The role will work closely with software engineers, electrical/electronic engineers, and mechanical engineers on software integration projects. The primary deliverable of this role is to assess software readiness, troubleshoot defects, and assist product development teams in delivering software releases with predictability and high quality.
Job Responsibilities- Interface with cross-functional teams such as Architecture and Design.
- Execute system verification and validation testing.
- Refine both positive and negative test cases based on requirements and evaluate boundary conditions for Test-to-Learn development.
- Participate in technical design reviews for projects.
- Ensure the system delivers its intended functionality.
- Document and follow up on software bugs and defects.
- Participate in electronics requirements reviews and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Apply a foundational understanding of electronic circuitry and hardware interactions to troubleshoot product behaviors.
- Support the definition of system validation plans, execute system validation testing, and work with system & software engineers to ensure traceability.
- Provide timely and objective communication across all levels of the organization.
Minimum Requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of software testing experience (or relevant academic/professional experience).
- 1+ years of experience working with requirements management (or relevant academic/professional experience).
- 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting test procedures (or relevant academic/professional experience).
Preferred Requirements- 1+ years of relevant technical experience in electrical/mechanical product validation testing within the appliance, medical, or automotive industry.
- Able to demonstrate proactiveness, strong communication skills, and a bias for action.
- Fluent in the English language.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools.
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Level certification.
- Experience with requirement management software such as IBM Jazz (DNG, RTC, RQM), Codebeamer, Jira, or GitHub.
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field).
- Professional coding certifications (e.g., AWS, IEEE) or project management certifications (e.g., Scrum Master).
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