QA Test Engineer Machine Control Division
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QA Test Engineer - Machine Control Division
Do you want to be part of a global team digitizing the heavy construction industry and contributing to a more sustainable world
At Leica Geosystems Technology we are looking for a QA Test Engineer for our Machine Control Division. We are seeking a highly professional Test Engineer with solid experience in a testing role.The ideal candidate will have expertise in manual testing across multiple levels with a strong focus on improving testing processes and delivering high-quality software.
About the role
You will be part of the On-Machine Software department which designs and develops machine control software for heavy construction machines with a primary focus on Excavators. Your work will span from embedded systems to our Leica MC1 machine control application - the operator-facing platform that guides and automates machines directly from the cabin. All our software runs on specialized hardware mounted on real machines.
Your day-to-day will be varied - from in-office feature testing and regression testing on our local T-Site to getting out in the field and testing software on real excavators under real working conditions. You will also be involved in requirements and design shaping features before theyre built.
You will be directly embedded in a software Scrum team as the teams dedicated test engineer working alongside Software Engineers Product Specialists and UI/UX specialists. The software team is based in Stockholm while you will be working from our office in Odense Denmark. This means you will have a high degree of autonomy in your day-to-day work while being well-supported by experienced QA colleagues on-site in Odense and staying closely connected with your Scrum team through daily collaboration.
Key responsibilities
Quality from the Start: Participate in feature planning requirements refinement and design discussions -helping the team define clear acceptance criteria and test scenarios before a single line of code is written.
- Sprint Planning & Estimation: Help the Scrum team break down and estimate work with a quality perspective ensuring testability and risk are considered early.
- Software & System Testing: Plan execute and lead both functional and non-functional testing including regression and performance testing -in-office as well as on construction machinery at test sites.
- Documentation: Create and maintain test plans test cases and detailed test documentation that is clear and concise.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes methodologies and test strategies across both SAFe and Scrum teams.
We expect you to have:
- Solid experience in a testing or quality assurance role
- Experience working in agile teams with iterative development and regular delivery cycles
- Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation (test plans test cases reports)
- Strong problem-solving skills interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to collaborate across departments and with stakeholders at various levels
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your testing responsibilities while proactively seeking collaboration with both your remote Scrum team and local QA colleagues
- ISTQB or other relevant certifications
- Exposure to JIRA or similar project tracking tools
- Experience in machine control software or the construction industry; ability to comfortably operate construction machines is a big plus
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Field test experience particularly setting up field test environments
- Awareness of test automation concepts and tools -while our current focus is on manual testing we have ambitions to introduce automated testing in the coming years and an interest in helping shape that journey is welcome
Travel: Occasional travel may be required for example to visit test sites or collaborate with the Stockholmteam.
Questions Get in touch with:
Andreas Ritola Team Lead - R&D
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What we offer
Leica Geosystems Machine Control is part of Hexagons Geosystems division. Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor software and autonomous technologies. Because when it has to be right it has to be Hexagon.
We believe in a work environment characterised by humour engagement and opportunities for growth.
Hexagon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We believe diversity of thought background and experience makes us stronger. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity religion disability or any other protected characteristic.
- Software Testing / ISTQB Certification
- JIRA (or similar test & project tracking tools)
- Linux Environment Experience
- Field Testing & Test Environment Setup
- Test Automation Awareness (Manual-to-Automation mindset)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Hexagon Geosystems has a brand portfolio which is comprised of world-class companies with strong traditions of quality and reliability, such as Leica Geosystems, Scanlaser, Minesight, Cable Detection and Elcome Technologies, to name a few. With more than 4,500 staff employed in 33 cou ... View more
