Verification & Test Engineer (V&TE) – Johannesburg needed at Alstom

Job title : Verification & Test Engineer (V&TE) – Johannesburg

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : June 02, 2024

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Key Responsibilities

  • To produce the software validation and integration plan and associated reports.
  • To perform unit tests and software integration testing.
  • To provide support during train integration and/or validation , upon request.
  • Resolving and follow the open points of configuration management raised by the Quality Assurance of the TCMS Software.
  • Delivery of Verification & Tests tools to be used during Validation Campaign.
  • Setting-up the verification & test environment applying the appropriate configuration.
  • Management of validation status of change requests (CR) on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope : all CR status up-to-date in CR database (in line with test procedures and reports).
  • To ensure proper management and traceability of hardware and software configuration of the validation tools and test benches (producing the release notes).
  • Initiates action plans to solve issues.
  • Supports Manufacturing, Sourcing, Commissioning and Warranty and Maintenance Services on Engineering issues as required.
  • To maintain and assist activities on the Train Lab.

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc. Engineering or BEng. Degree in one of the following fields:  Computer, Mechatronics, Electronic or Electrical.
  • Self-starting, self-motivating individual with an eye for detail.

Special Requirements

  • Delivery of TCMS verification & test procedures on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope, according to his / her Engineering Work Package.
  • Deployment and application of Train Control Solutions development procedures and processes on his / her project.
  • Hands-on development experience of one or more software phases like software development, hardware-software integration etc.
  • Experience in developing in IEC61131-3 software or using model based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build etc.
  • Familiarity with real-time, distributed controllers and their functioning.
  • Knowledge of real time network protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc. beneficial.
  • Practical knowledge of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class tests…) beneficial.
  • Practical knowledge of  validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing tools…)
  • Familiar with software development using model based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build for instance in Railway or Health, Defence, Aeronautical, Automotive domains.
  • Knowledge of network  protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc.

(Note: These are not mandatory but will be an added advantage)

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