Test Automation Engineer
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB
VÄSTERÅS, SwedenPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
HybridFull-timeCivilingenjörsyrken inom elektroteknik
About the role
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering a sustainable future with innovative grid technologies and digital solutions. We're inspiring the next era of sustainable energy, making electricity more accessible to all and empowering societies to thrive.
IVRS (Integration, Verification, Release and Support) is a department within Grid Integration Modular Advanced Control HVDC (GI MACH), working with securing the quality of the MACH platform, the brain of the HVDC station. We are responsible for verification of the MACH Platform towards high level requirements and for releasing the platform to our customers.
IVRS is developing a robust CI/CD pipeline to revolutionize delivery of the MACH platform in an HVDC project. Join the GI MACH team to help build a next-generation data platform that unifies data from diverse sources, creating a single source of truth for code development, design, and manufacturing.
IVRS is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain environment, framework and tools to allow automated test suites to be developed and performed. As a test automation engineer you will play an important role in the transformation of GI MACH manual software deliveries to automated CI/CD pipelines.
How you’ll make an impact
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test framework and tools, primarily using Azure DevOps environment. Development in Python and working with various test equipment tools.
- Support testers with automation in new test setups, development of new testcases and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with architect, development and test teams to understand test requirements, create suitable test automation solutions and improve testability.
- Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects accurately and efficiently.
- Identify opportunities for automation, develop new automation solutions, and continuously improve existing test automation processes.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure testability, maintainability, and quality of automated tests.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and frequent software releases.
- Stay up-to-date with industry's best practices and emerging technologies in test automation.
- Document test automation processes, frameworks, and results clearly and concisely.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python.
- Experience in test automation and test automation frameworks, preferably with both hardware and software. e.g testing of embedded systems and Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) testing
- Experience of software development following SOLID object-oriented design principles is an advantage.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong English communication skills, Swedish is advantage.
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes
- Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
- Group life insurance and additional insurances.
- Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
- Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
- Psychological support program
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107 38 51 42
Not included in the source posting: qualifications.
Skills
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