Our Protection and Control teams are the "first responders" of the power grid, building the advanced intelligence that keeps global infrastructure safe and efficient.

The Test

Engineer will work with a cross-functional team including hardware design, systems engineering, software development, program, and project management to deliver best in class products for the global market. This position will be responsible for testing Protection relay and Networking products, as well as for contributing on the test automatization in the V&V; (verification and validation) process. The V&V; team has a key role in the R&D; area, testing the products with a "customer view", including functional and application tests.

Ensures the quality of software products by creating and applying Embedded Software (Firmware) quality tests to a feature, set of features, or whole feature area. Works independently and contributes to the immediate team or to other teams across businesses. Develop, update, and define test strategies, plan tests,



and execute test activities with the aim of improving the test strategy and the test management process based on the defined and determined critical metrics.

Perform regression testing to verify that bug fixes and new features do not introduce defects elsewhere in the product. Developing in-depth knowledge of technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute strategy. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking to solve tasks.

Degree in electrical engineering, BSc in Computer Science, or a similar field. Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in the field of protection relay testing and quality assurance. Knowledge in testing concepts with positive understanding in Manual testing and automated testing.

Knowledge/experience in Power Systems (electrical substations). Basic knowledge and understanding of network communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC61850. Practical knowledge of defect tracking tools and test management systems.

Experience with performance and/or cyber security testing.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance

Provided: No

📌 Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Quality Test (Markham)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Markham