Senior Engineer - Software (Test Systems Division)

 Req ID 66087 | Gray Court, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

 

For more information regarding ZF's Test Systems Division, please visit our website: ZF Technology for Test Systems

 

Overview: ZF Test Systems develops and produces test benches for on- and off-road mobility. The Test Systems Business Unit is a special machine building branch within the ZF group, specialized in Test equipment design / installation / commissioning. With our North American Test System team, we are serving regional customers in providing turnkey Testing Solutions for their drivetrain and battery testing needs.  For more than 35 years we have been specialists for validation and development test facilities. 

Position Summary: The Senior Engineer-Software is responsible for numerous testing functions, including on-time hardware/software development and validation, problem solving, project team membership, test program development, customer/supplier collaboration with involvement in Test Systems development and application engineering operations while serving as a technical liaison for test activities that support internal & external customers. 
 
What you can look forward to as a Software Engineer:

• Execute test engineering operations, translate test specification into test program to be implemented into the Test Equipment according to customer needs.
• Actively participate in the definition of test plans, procedures, work instructions, DVP&R’s & FMEA’s.
• Setup, configure, and operate test setups, software and instrumentation as required by test plans, test standards & customer guidelines.
• Direct the implementation and deployment of software, testing apparatuses and machines.
• Lead multiple major projects of high complexity requiring innovative solutions & customer interaction.
• Manage long-range project planning and budget tracking for multiple projects.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for test equipment/ software issues in the development & production stage with involvement in escalation/resolution activities.
• Lead and participate in department activities to test & develop devices under test (DUT), continuously improve existing testing & analysis techniques & to develop new departmental processes.

*Ability/willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 25%).

 
Your profile as a Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience leading technical projects in a product development, testing, and/or manufacturing environment with software focus in the related area.
• 3+ years of applications engineering experience with a focus on test equipment.
• In-depth, specialist-level knowledge of lab management software.
• Knowledge of technical landscapes with respect to product testing / design / application / development.
• In-depth understanding of electromechanical systems design, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Comprehensive understanding of testing processes/equipment.
• Proven aptitude with data acquisition, analysi