Software Test Engineer Job Posting

Job Title:	Software Test Engineer
Company:	ProStart Recruiting
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	90-105k
Skills:	802.11, Python, Perl
Date Posted:	Nov-07-08

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer in our business unit located in Warwick, RI. In this role, you will create, influence, implement, maintain and recommend changes to test strategies, procedures and instructions, test software, and product qualification processes. Promote standard test and automation methodologies for use throughout the company. Identify and recommend test equipment required for product verification and qualification testing. Provide training of Qualification test personnel as required to ensure thorough test coverage. Assist in the testing and evaluation of new and/or modified products to ensure that products contain no unidentified problems when released to manufacturing.





This position requires an individual with a passion for developing and implementing test strategies, policies, infrastructures, and functionality for ensuring high quality hardware and software for wired and wireless printer devices. Solid networking test development background, 10+ years experience. Knowledge of wireless technologies such as bluetooth and 802.11b/g are key. The work involves identifying, qualifying, recommending, and implementing 3rd party test tools and hardware as needed to provide a state of the art text infrastructure. Successful candidates are self starters that work well individually, as part of a team, and are driven to make a difference in what we deliver to our customers.

Create, implement, maintain and recommend changes to test strategies, procedures and instructions, test software, and product evaluation processes. Promote standard test and automation methodologies for use throughout the company. Specifies test equipment required for product verification or qualification testing. Provide training of Qualification test personnel as required to ensure thorough test coverage. Assist in the testing and evaluation of new and/or modified products to ensure that said products contain no unidentified problems when released to manufacturing.



1. Promote improvements to the product specifications to ensure testable requirements are generated for new products and features.
2. Collaborate with product development teams to promote product functions and features that enable and assist product testing, data collection and test verifications especially with respect to automated testing.
3. Champion improvements in the overall test process that can be used throughout the company to standardize the testing methodology as well as drive towards a standardized infrastructure to support increased test automation.
4. Design and develop automated testing applications, utilities and modules that conform to best practices for software development.
5. Design, develop and improve the collection of test data and results as well as improve the storage and retrieval of parametric data used for testing.
6. Create test strategies, test plans, test procedures or instructions based on the marketing requirements document (MRD), the product requirements document (PRD) or engineering specifications for product qualification.
7. Design and build test fixtures for the evaluation of verification testing or the validation of product qualification testing.
8. Ensure that products being qualified are representative of the latest engineering designs as well as best manufacturing practices.
9. Establish, implement and problem solving techniques on identified anomalies/bugs and improve the cost of quality of our processes, parts and products.
10. Perform data analysis (using statistical and graphical methods) to ensure only accurate information is presented and summarized to management.
11. Prepare accurate cost and time estimates of proposed test projects.
12. Maintain accurate and reliable records of tested projects (including test plans, data, analysis, engineering communications, and final summary reports).
13. Prepare and distribute final project reports.
14. Contribute ideas, as part of the quality team that will help improve our documentation, processes, and overall performance and reliability of our products.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by management.



Qualifications:

B.S./M.S. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
10 years experience in Engineering or Quality Assurance test facility with supervisory and mentoring experience
Proficiency with computers and experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Expect, Tcl), databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs
Proficiency with interfacing computers with laboratory equipment
Details-oriented, capable of quantitative technical analysis
Effective oral and written communication skills
Approximately 15% travel required


We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance, LTD, 401(k) (with immediate company match), Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more. In addition, we offer a six month on-boarding experience to support you through your transition.

Location: [rss]	US-RI-
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Michael Martin
Contact Phone:	(603) 893-7772 ext 46
Contact Email:	michaelm@prostartinc.com
Contact Comments:
I am looking to fill this position ASAP. If you are interested in this opportunity, please give me a call at your earliest convenience. If you cannot reach me by phone, please email your resume to michaelm@prostartinc.com and I will give you a call at my earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

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