Junior Software QA Engineer
Junior QA Engineer at Visual Components (Espoo, Finland) testing the Logic Modelling/PLC desktop tools of its 3D factory simulation software — doing feature verification, writing test scripts and automation, and collaborating in Scrum development teams. Key tech: PLC programming (CODESYS, IEC 61131-3/61499), OPC UA, plus C#/Python as a plus.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Espoo
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience with PLC programming (Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart) and hands-on experience with CODESYS
- Experience with Virtual Commissioning technologies and industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA
- Good understanding of PLC standards, including IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset with ability to give feedback to developers
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Relevant educational background in automation technology, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, game programming, IT, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Willingness to learn a new business domain and deepen skills in testing and test automation
Nice to have
- Experience with C# and/or Python
Full description
At Visual Components, we build world-class 3D simulation software for manufacturers. Our solution can be used for designing the factories of the future already today. By using our software, the user can design production lines, simulate and analyze the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and much more.
Today our solution is trusted by more than 2400 organizations in the manufacturing industry worldwide, starting from small local manufacturers and to huge automotive corporations. We see our product as a 3D game for industrial use: visual, user-friendly, and robust.
Visual Components is an international company. We are headquartered in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in Tampere Finland, the US, and Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is truly multinational - we have people from over 22 countries, and we speak at least 12 languages!
We are looking for a Junior Software QA Engineer to join our QA Team and to reinforce our team working on renewing the Visual Components platform and building future-proof features that will enable our product to grow.
We support your decision if you wish to work in a hybrid setting while located in the Uusimaa region.
The team members work as members of the software development teams and have their own QA team’s development goals. The QA team members share tasks to encourage learning in different areas and to make the team(s) more adaptable. The software development teams use Scrum and comprise of developers, a testing engineer, and a product owner.
The main tasks in our QA are:
- Testingand feature verification.
- Developing scriptsand test datafor e.g., UI test automationor our other tooling.
- Developing testing practices and collaborating with developers. Software developers will still be writing their unit tests and other test automation.
Being a part of our PLC development team, you will be tasked with testing Logic Modelling tools for desktop. You will be responsible for helping the team maintain and improve their quality standards and work with them to tackle various challenges.
We are looking for someone who has strong problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset with the ability to bring up issues and give feedback to developers as they build their next feature or product. You will succeed if you have the willingness and attitude to learn a new business domain and deepen their skills in testing and using test automation technology. What counts, is passion for learning and developing!
Skills important for this role:
- While we expect you to have experience in some of the areas below, we do not expect you to be an expert in everythinglisted below.