Sr. Test Engineer / Test Lead

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The position

We are recruiting for a Sr. Test Engineer / Test Lead to work as part of the R&D team based in Chennai (India). This team is part of a bigger global R&D team.

You will be responsible for testing real time and high throughput data software applications.

You will work as part of a global R&D team supporting HBM Genesis High Speed, LanXi and  Fusion products. HBK products contribute to a variety of applications across technology sectors such as: Automotive, Electric Drives & Generator, Aerospace, Energy / High-Voltage, Material Testing and Service. 

This will include manual and automated testing of the application and overall system.

You will be responsible for: 

• Development and execution of test plans and strategies for HBK products. This will include manual and interactive testing.

• Work in conjunction with the global Verification & Validation team to drive and align HBK global processes and standards.

• Setting up of system tests for new feature testing and ensuring those system tests remain up and running.

• To contribute in conjunction with other members of the team to ensure all software errors are identified and reported.

• Monitor system test results and perform first level diagnostics.

• Assist with resolution and reproduction of user software problems.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software by working in conjunction with software testers and developers based in the Europe.

• Available for team and project leading in an agile environment.

Professional qualifications 

• 5 - 8 years’ experience in similar previous roles specifically including 2 years’ experience in software testing of data acquisition software.

• Demonstrable programming experience in object oriented programming languages like Python, C#, Java tc.

• Demonstrable team and project leading, including Scrum Master.

• Bachelor or master of Engineering or Technology degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science or Information Technology.

• Knowledge of testing processes, tools and methodologies.

• Knowledge / experience of Agile Software Development & Testing, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

• Knowledge and experience of Jira and Confluence or similar would be advantageous.

• Knowledge on Test and Measurement would be an advantage.

• Agile or ISTQB Software Test certification would be an advantage.

We offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.