Test Engineer - Software

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Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com.



The Hybrid Test Engineer is responsible for developing and executing functional and integration test plans for new features in the Phoenix Infotainment system. A key aspect of the role is automated test execution, requiring proficiency in Python scripting. The engineer works within Agile scrum teams alongside software and automation developers to deliver both product capabilities and automated tests for assigned features.

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Design and execute manual test plans and test cases on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Report bugs and contribute to automated test coverage for infotainment system applications using provided APIs or keywords.
• Develop automated test scripts in Python to verify new feature functionality.
• Participate actively in Agile scrum teams responsible for software delivery and feature releases to customers.

You'll have...

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required. For degrees obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment showing Canadian equivalency is necessary).

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of software testing experience on embedded, mobile, or consumer electronic platforms.
• Minimum 2 years of expertise in Python scripting and object-oriented development.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing automation scripts in Python or Java.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave or Cucumber, including writing test scenarios using Gherkin.
• Minimum 2 years of experience experience with communication protocols like CAN, TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi and knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Hands-on experience with defect management tools (e.g., JIRA), source control tools (e.g., GitHub), and test management tools (e.g., TestRail, HP ALM).
• Familiarity with low-level test debugging tools such as GDB and PDB.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience in automated testing of Android software systems.
• Knowledge of embedded operating systems such as Linux, Unix, and QNX.
• Experience testing automotive infotainment systems.
• Experience testing software on Android OS and QNX OS based platforms.
• Familiarity with bus communication protocols such as CAN and LIN, including debugging tools like Canlyzer.
• Preferred experience with Android and iPhone platforms.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $63,000.00 -  $107,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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