Lead Engineer - Testing

Job description

3211710
Additional Cities

Hyderabad
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Automation & Controls
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

India
Postal Code

500081
Role Summary/Purpose

Lead Test Engineer will be responsible for validating the Industrial Automation control system including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), IO and industrial communication modules -IEC61850, IEC104 etc. Highly motivated individual working independently across functional teams in driving the system test and Automation efforts.
Essential Responsibilities

As a Lead Test Engineer, you will use your automation control system domain knowledge in validating our next generation Automation Controller product lines.
- Work in small, self-motivated teams collaborating with Product Owner to translate customer needs into Internet-enabled products and infrastructure
- Be involved in all phases of system test development from product definition to production release
- Develop Test Strategy and derive Test Requirements from Product & System specifications
- Develop Test Automation using Python scripts, batch file, C#/DoTNet Applications
- Design optimal Test Systems and Automated Test Fixtures for ensuring adequate Test coverage
- Use Agile software development practices to build and test products using Continuous Integration in a continuous delivery mode- Iterative development process.
- Break down problems and estimate time for development tasks, story points etc.
- Use your strong knowledge in PLC Ladder logic, Ethernet based Industrial protocols -IEC61850, DNP3, IEC104 etc., Automation scripts in developing system level tests.
- Make technical presentations to peers and managers on the details of architecture, design, Technical risks etc.
- Use excellent communication skills to interface with Technical architects on complex technical issues
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, Minimum of 7 years of experience with strong domain knowledge in Industrial automation and related products like Programmable controllers -PLCs, I/O modules, Industrial Communication protocols like IEC61850 Client and Server, IEC104 Client/Server, DNP3 Master/Slave, HMI/SCADA etc. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with PLC systems Commissioning, Ladder logic implementation. Experience in Test automation - programming skills using scripting languages like python etc.
Desired Characteristics

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with GE’s Programmable Logic Controllers-PLCs, Ladder logic programming for GE PLCs
- Demonstrated experience with Test Fixture development and associated tools for IEDs and know-how on substation and associated terminology.
- Knowledge of at least one Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery Software (Jenkins, Bamboo, Cruise Control, Electric Commander etc.)
- Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet based network and topologies.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on innovative ideas for products and processes
- Basic experience with programming language like C#, C++ used for Test Automation purpose
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

India
Primary State/Province

Telangana
Primary City

Hyderabad