Quality Assurance / Test Engineer Job Description
Job Description Overview:
Under the supervision of the SVP of Technology & Product Development, this position will be responsible for reviewing business / system requirements, designing and implementing tests, debugging issues, performing root-cause analyses, defining corrective actions, and tracking quality assurance metrics.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured testing documentation
Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
Design, develop, and execute automation scripts
Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
Monitor debugging process results
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and implement solutions
Track quality assurance metrics
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and strategies
Interface with internal and external customers at a technical or business level (as applicable).
Cross-functionally work with the Product Management, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Production, Field Services, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to accurately and clearly define the objectives and requirements for quality assurance projects
Test and evaluate electrical / electronic, firmware, software, and mechanical systems.
Track projects against their defined schedules and objectives while properly keeping the project teams, management teams, and stakeholders informed.
Analyze and monitor key system performance indicators and provided periodic reports to senior management.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent / relevant work experience)
Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance engineering experience
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
Experience with performance testing
Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills
Experience with Microsoft products including:
o Windows 10
o Office 365
o Office Tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio)
o SharePoint
o Teams
o Project
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
Ability to read and understand technical documentation
Ability to be self-motivated and exhibit a high degree of professionalism
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees/management
Ability to provide after-hours support and on-call support as needed
Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress
Prior experience in the Electric Vehicle Industry or Energy Industry is a plus
Project management education and/or certifications are a plus
EEOC Statement:
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Additional Notes:
(Americans with Disability Specifications)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.