Test & Validation Engineer (m / f / d)

Nidec is represented in 40 countries worldwide with over 110,000 employees. With drive solutions of all kinds, from micro-small to extra-large, Nidec offers solutions for everything that turns and moves.

As a pioneer in the market for wind turbines, Nidec SSB has been developing, producing and selling drive and control systems since 1990 and is a technologically independent supplier of electrical pitch systems and control cabinets. In addition to the core market of wind industry, Nidec SSB is also active in the fields of electrical charging infrastructure for e-mobility, battery-electric storage systems (BESS) and power electronics for hydrogen electrolysers.

For our German location in Salzbergen we are looking for a new member of our team :

Test & Validation Engineer (m / f / d)

• PRINCIPLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Test Planning and Execution :
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software components in EV charging systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Automate repetitive testing tasks using appropriate tools and frameworks.

Quality Assurance

Collaborate with developers, product owner, and system engineers to identify and resolve software defects.

Verify compliance with industry standards, including OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) and other EV charging protocols.

Ensure the robustness and performance of embedded and application-level software.

Documentation and Reporting

Document test results, identify bugs, and track their resolution using project management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA or similar.

Provide detailed feedback and improvement suggestions for software quality enhancement.

Continuous Improvement

Advocate for testing best practices and contribute to the refinement of QA processes.

Stay updated with emerging trends in software testing and EV technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills

Proficiency in testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar.

Familiarity with communication protocols like OCPP, MQTT, or Modbus.

API Testing : Experience with automated API testing tools like Postman or REST-assured.

Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).

Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards improving software quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to EV charging systems.

Experience with hardware-software integration testing.

Languages

Fluent in written and spoken Germany and English.

What you can look forward to

Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working

A friendly working atmosphere and a motivated team

Free parking spaces for e-mobility

Subsidy for lunch in the company canteen

Interesting, varied tasks in an international, technically demanding environment

Long-term collaboration with development and training opportunities

Additional company social benefits

Contact us

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations and your earliest starting date : Mr. Uwe Hirschauer, Email :

Nidec SSB Wind Systems GmbH

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