Systems Test Engineer (PLC/HMI)

VIR Healthway

Johnson City, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Automation, Automation Systems, Continuous Improvement, Git, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Industrial Engineering, Interoperability Testing, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), NUnit, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Assurance Methodology, Rational Visual Test, Reliability Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Test, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Tools, Testing, Use Cases, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Johnson City, TN
POSTED
3 days ago
No C2C / Only W2 / No Sponsorship
The System Test Engineer validates industrial automation products by performing system-wide and product-oriented testing to ensure interoperability, quality, and customer-ready releases. This role focuses on exercising real-world customer use cases, collaborating with Development teams, investigating customer issues, and improving test coverage and efficiency through automation within a global R&D environment.

Responsibilities
  • Define and execute system-wide and product-focused test cases based on customer workflows
  • Investigate, reproduce, and support resolution of customer-reported issues with Development teams
  • Document test procedures and record results in test management tools
  • Communicate test status, risks, and findings to team leadership
  • Provide test consultation and support to Development teams
  • Collaborate with customer-facing teams to understand applications and use cases
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, test coverage, and test assets
  • Automate tests to improve efficiency and reliability
  • Follow established R&D and quality processes
Qualifications
  • BS or MS in engineering, software development, or related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in software testing, system testing, application engineering, or product development
  • Knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLCs, and automation applications
  • Experience with test methodologies, test frameworks (NUnit, MSTest), and test management tools
  • Programming or scripting experience with C# or similar languages
  • Familiarity with OPC UA, HMI, Industrial Communication, PROFINET
  • Experience with PLC languages (LAD, SCL)
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, TFS)
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a global team environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 5%

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