Software Test Technician

Location: Benton Harbor, MI (Onsite from Day 1)
Duration: 12 + Months Contract 

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Test Technician to support software integration, system verification, and validation activities for product development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with software, electrical/electronic, and mechanical engineering teams to assess software readiness, troubleshoot defects, and support the delivery of high-quality software releases.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architecture and Design.

• Execute system verification and validation testing.

• Develop and refine positive and negative test cases based on requirements.

• Evaluate boundary conditions to support test-to-learn development.

• Participate in technical design reviews.

• Verify that systems deliver their intended functionality.

• Document, track, and follow up on software bugs and defects.

• Participate in electronics requirements reviews and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Apply a foundational understanding of electronic circuitry and hardware interactions to troubleshoot product behavior.

• Support the definition of system validation plans and execute system validation testing.

• Work with system and software engineers to maintain requirements and test traceability.

• Communicate test results and project updates clearly and objectively across all levels of the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• At least 1 year of software testing experience, or relevant academic/professional experience.

• At least 1 year of experience working with requirements management, or relevant academic/professional experience.

• At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting test procedures, or relevant academic/professional experience.

Preferred Requirements

• At least 1 year of technical experience in electrical/mechanical product validation testing within the appliance, medical device, or automotive industry.

• Strong communication skills, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Fluency in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM Jazz (DNG, RTC, RQM), Codebeamer, Jira, or GitHub.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Professional coding certifications (e.g., AWS or IEEE-related certifications) or project management certifications (e.g., Scrum Master).

• At least 1 year of technical experience in electrical/mechanical product validation testing within the appliance, medical device, or automotive industry.

• Strong communication skills, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Fluency in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM Jazz (DNG, RTC, RQM), Codebeamer, Jira, or GitHub.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Professional coding certifications (e.g., AWS or IEEE-related certifications) or project management certifications (e.g., Scrum Master).

Work Arrangement

This is a fully onsite position in Benton Harbor, Michigan, starting on Day 1. The assignment is expected to last more than one year.

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume highlighting their software testing, requirements management, and test procedure experience.