Software Test Engineer/Eit/Specialist

Planar Motor is redefining motion through precision planar magnetic levitation. Our cutting-edge, industry-leading systems enabling ultra-smooth, multi-degree-of-freedom movement for industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to biomedical automation. We are a team of forward thinkers, engineers, and innovators working at the frontier of control and motion systems. We are based in Richmond, BC, Canada.
Our technology and productsPMI's planar motor technology won the gold award in the Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category by Design News in 2019 for its unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, reconfigurability, scalability, and traceability. Planar motors are smart industrial robots that use magnetic forces for levitation and propulsion with six degrees of freedom. Planar motor-based smart conveying systems are ideal for applications ranging from clean to harsh environments and are a disruptive technology transforming the manufacturing industry. Our products are used across an array of assembly, testing, and packaging applications in industries including automotive, consumer electronics, cosmetics, battery production, medical devices, food, and pharmaceutical packaging.
Who Are We Looking For?At Planar Motor, we're building the future of intelligent motion. Our maglev robotic systems are designed for high precision and operate with complex coordination. To ensure they perform reliably, we are seeking a skilled Software Testing Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you will focus on validating the embedded software that powers our robotic platforms. You will be responsible for designing and executing thorough test plans to ensure correctness, stability, and performance. Working closely with our software team, you will help identify issues early, improve reliability, and confirm that our systems behave as expected under real-world conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for electronics board design from concept to mass production in a fast-paced team.
Electronic Hardware design specific to high-performance mixed signals and power electronics based on DFM/DFT.
Working with vendors of components, PCB fabrication, and contract manufacturers.
Develop and/or check and approve product lifecycle documents.
Managing compliance and standard certification process, including CE and UL.
Hardware validation testing with functional and performance tests.
Design, implement, and run functional, integration, and system-level tests for embedded and application software
Develop automated test frameworks and scripts for continuous validation
Investigate software issues and provide actionable reports to developers
Build and manage test setups including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) configurations
Work closely with engineers across teams to ensure robust and reliable software releases
Contribute to test planning, coverage analysis, and quality standards
Qualifications
Experience testing embedded systems or real-time applications
Solid understanding of C/C++ and the behavior of real-time systems
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, especially when reporting issues
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degrees in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent, with a proven record of excellence in engineering
Eligible to work in Canada
Job title will reflect individual's EGBC designation i.E. P.Eng, EIT, specialist etc... EGBC registration not required.
Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop testing or robotics system
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for test automation
Familiarity with automated test pipelines
What We Provide
Excellent opportunities to grow in a rapidly expanding, innovative company
Opportunity to solve impactful challenges
Mentorship arrangements with experienced colleagues
Competitive compensation packages and benefits
A creative, professional, and positive teamwork environment
Compensation RangeThe hiring range for this role is $60K - $200K annually. Our ranges are based on market data, and offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
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