Senior PLC Test Engineer with Python

Project Description

About the Project - Building metrology equipment for precision measurements for optical systems. The project scope is commissioning the PLC automation software that will control the mechatronics of the metrology equipment.

Our Team

• The team will be part of a larger team that is working for our client that is a leader in Integrated Circuits Lithography domain

Technologies used

• PLC Siemens S7 1500, Simatic

Responsibilities

• Following a defined test strategy specify test cases, test plans and test suites.
• Review of software, system requirements and documentation.
• Automation of test cases, development, and maintenance of test scripts.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Test execution- Report of test progress and test results based on defined test strategy.
• Collaboration with module owners, software developers and other test departments to achieve goals.

Mandatory Skills Description

• Completed bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics or Computer Science, desirable with a master’s degree with orientation to automation software or software qualification
• Professional experience working in an agile team environment
• Professional experience in testing (Desirable: focus on automation software)
• Professional experience working with Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
• Proficiency in Object Oriented programming languages (with a focus in Python)
• ISTQB Certification Tester Foundation Level
• Knowledge of test methodologies and norms (e.g. ISO 29119)
• Knowledge and experience with industrial automation software, especially Siemens Automation (TIA Portal)
• Knowledge of OPC-UA, is desirable
• Systematic, analytical, and independent way of working
• Ability to work in a team members
• Excellent communication in English, German is a plus
• Ownership of responsibilities
• Remote position, though 2-3 onsite (Oberkochen) weeks per quarter required

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Solution-oriented and forward-looking
• Good communication skills
• German language knowledge B1-C1

Languages

• English: C1 Advanced

What do we offer our employees?

• Tax-Deductible Costs on a contract of employment for all development roles
• LuxMed health & dental care, life insurance
• MyBenefit program (sports card, well-being program etc.)
• Remote work (or hybrid)
• Stable employment based on an employment contract
• Special offer of banking services
• Equipment such as a laptop and monitor
• Support for relocated employees
• Full coverage relocation package for Senior positions
• LuxTalent platform (webinars, training, courses with certificates)