The Lead Engineer, Software Test develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).
The Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Work as a team member who understands/interprets technical problems and provides technical support.
Solve assigned problems under guidance of more senior engineers.
Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment)
Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer-Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Technical Skills Requirements:
Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded OS Qualification - RTOS, Linux (preferred)
Strong analytical skills, ability to design and develop test-plans based on product requirements.
Automation and scripting skills - Python with Pytest, Robot and Selenium frameworks
Hands on experience in end to end software development life-cycle, with a concentration on functional and systems testing. Must be able to design and develop modular, automated test-cases and scripts.
Technology areas may include
Test Experience in open Networking, Storage, or server technologies, Rack integration, converged and hyper-converged infrastructure
BIOS: RAS, Core complex, ACPI, SMBIOS, Numa nodes, UEFI, PCIe, USB Validation
Firmware Validation/GPU direct to storage/GPU RDMA Validation/HPC server validation/BSP Level Verification/PCIe or CXL Validation
BMC/iDRAC/iLO with GUI/Redfish/IPMI validation
Must have a data-centric approach to SW quality tracking, monitoring and enhancements.
Preferred Skills:
Project Management - Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants in order to make the project successful.
Leadership - Demonstrate "Individual Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
Financial Acumen / Business Planning -Solid understanding of Celestica's budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Always act with the awareness of your work's impact on financial results. Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may have an influence on the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling.
The following competencies may also be required and performed with help or under supervision: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
3+ years' experience
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.