Job description
Overview
We are seeking a part-time (24 hours/week) Firmware Software Tester who is responsible for verifying user interface and machine functionality according to its Design Specification(s). Test laundry equipment, control boards, and any other ancillary controls or systems to validate that the machines are in line with specific regulations, standards and guidelines set forth by Engineering and Marketing.
Responsibilities
- Verify operation aligns with machine specific documentation and requirements
- Use simulation and scenario testing
- Perform testing on test boxes and actual machines
- Accurately document all test activities, including steps, time, methods, and materials
- Identify and document inconsistencies in issue tracking system
- Log progress of control and machine verification
- Maintain accurate reports of all testing
- Final validation testing prior to design freezes and releases
- Organize and assist with lab machine updates
- Communicate clearly with firmware developers and other software evaluators to ensure issues are identified and corrected
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High school degree or equivalent is required
- Experience with issue tracking systems, a plus (YouTrack, GitHub)
Skills and Abilities:
- Hands on contributor with strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex problems using non-technical terms
- Self-motivated
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Good working knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to compile and organize findings, comprehensive details, and data retrieved before presenting it to Engineers
- Ability to work in a project team environment
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on business priorities
- Work under minimal direction and guided by project objectives
Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:
- Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
- Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.
- Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
- Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
- Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.