Embedded SW Quality Test Engineer

GE Vernova — Chennai, Tamil Nadu

₹6–11 LPA (HireSetu estimate) · 1–2 yrs exp · Full-time

HireSetu listing reference e63639 · employer requisition R5052000 — confirm requirements below, then apply on the employer site.

Quick answer: A validation role for GE's Power Conversion drives in Chennai, where the protocol experience listed is the real filter. One to two years, an electrical or electronics degree, and hands-on IEC 61850 work is what separates applicants here.

From GE Vernova's job posting

Job Description Summary

You will be a part of a global, matrixed design and testing team, working in new product introduction and existing product sustaining / support. You will be responsible for validating GE hardware and software functionalities.

Define & develop test strategies and perform extensive tests to test every hardware and software component of the control platform of GE PC drives & ensure that products are bug-free while delivered.

This role requires, in addition to closely interacting with internal & external customers, strong inclusive team player with outcome focus & willing to work in Agile methodology of execution. As a key member, you will be responsible for software development of core system, libraries, drivers and other modules. Develop software by using secure design practices.

You will be responsible for multiple aspects of product development ranging from requirements analysis, feature development, prototype generation and testing, to final design validation, documentation, and product release.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Define validation strategies for testing the control platform of GE Power Conversion drives.
  • Develop test application and automated test scripts using generic scripting tools to perform the testing.
  • Create test scenarios for hardware modules supporting different communication protocols namely EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, IEC 61850, etc.
  • Validate remote monitoring systems, KPIs, loggers, GE VISOR systems.
  • Prepare test plans, test cases, bug reports and other documents to meet the quality standards.
  • Prepare test rigs for validation and should be able to decide on the hardware and software required for the tests.
  • Manage test laboratory, plan hardware and tools required for upcoming tests, keep inventory and track component movements.
  • Perform extensive regression tests and tests on new features.
  • Develop automated test scripts using Python.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Team Leads, and Developers to understand technically the product features and new implementations.
  • Interact with multiple stake holders located in other parts of the globe.
  • Take up customer issues on priority and provide timely resolution for the issues to gain better customer satisfaction index.
  • Support embedded software testing for various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metal and Marine.
  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
  • Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
  • Engage in all aspects of product development ranging from requirements analysis, code development and testing.
  • Work with cross platform engineering teams for development and execution of product enhancements, product upgrades, and new product introductions.
  • Develop and implement embedded software ranging from high-level application to low-level hardware device drivers.
  • Develop embedded software to suit various domains like O&G, Power Systems, Metals and Marine.
  • Develop front end applications using Microsoft technologies (Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, .Net).
  • Analyze embedded code to determine root cause of defects and implement corrective actions.
  • Expertise in IEC61850 Protocol.
  • IEC61850 System Configurator Tool (SCT) and IED Configurator Tool(ICT) development.
  • Develop ICT/SCT embedded feature to existing PLC programming tool.
  • Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional design requirements and develop a new ICT/SCT Tool for our Products.
  • Strong Industrial Experience on IEC61850 Edition-1 and Edition-2, MMS /Goose/SMV communication.
  • Basic Understanding of SNTP/PTP/HSR/PRP/ FTP Protocols.
  • Basic Understanding of IEC62443 and IEC62351 standards.
  • Work experience on IEC61850 Simulators and Troubleshooting tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics from reputed institutions.
  • Minimum 1 to 2 year of experience in industrial development and validation environment.
  • Understand IEC 61850 protocol Functional
  • Hands on experience in C / C++ / VC++ / C# / RTOS / Python (Scripting).
  • Wide experience in testing Controller redundancy.
  • Good knowledge on the industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus, OPC, OPCUA, etc.
  • Good knowledge in Ethernet, TCP/IP.
  • Good knowledge on scripting tools.
  • Excellent debugging skills.
  • Basic understanding about Cyber Security.
  • Experience in managing test platforms.

Desired Characteristics

  • Embedded SW development and testing.
  • Passionate about quality.
  • Strong technical aptitude, Solid oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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HireSetu's note

IEC 61850 is the bar

You need hands-on IEC 61850 work behind you. The listing names Edition 1 and Edition 2, MMS, GOOSE and SMV, the SCT and ICT configurators, simulators and troubleshooting tools. That is a tight ask for a one to two year engineer, which tells you how narrow the shortlist will be. If your background is general embedded testing on a different stack, the protocol gap is the whole conversation, not a detail to pick up later.

The degree is stated as a requirement: electrical or electronics. The experience band is industrial development and validation, so academic projects on their own won't meet it.

The job is half test, half build

The title undersells the scope. The same person develops embedded software, libraries and drivers, and builds front-end tools in Visual C++, C# and .NET. Add lab ownership on top: building test rigs, deciding what hardware and software a test needs, tracking component movement and inventory.

A week can swing from writing Python automation scripts to chasing a controller redundancy failure, and back to a configurator feature for the PLC tool. Fieldbus protocols beyond IEC 61850, EtherCAT, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Canbus and OPC UA, all appear in the test scenarios, so know Ethernet and TCP/IP properly. The domains are heavy industry: oil and gas, power systems, metals, marine.

What goes at the top of your CV

Lead with IEC 61850, then Python test automation, then C, C++ and RTOS. Controller redundancy testing is uncommon enough to get its own line. Follow with the fieldbus protocols you've actually tested and any rig or test platform you've run end to end.

Front-end work in C# or VC++ is a bonus here. Cyber security shows up as basic understanding of IEC 62443 and IEC 62351, so one honest line covers it and padding it out reads badly.

Drafted with AI from GE Vernova's job posting and checked by Prashanth Jakkula before publishing. See our Editorial Policy.

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