Software Test Specialist

Eatons Energy Automation Solutions Division is seeking a Software Test Specialist. This position will be located in Lvis, Quebec.Position Overview:The Energy Automation Solutions (EAS) division delivers intelligent energy solutions by combining power systems expertise with innovative technologies to help our customers generate, deliver, and manage energy safely, efficiently, and reliably. EAS provides a range of power delivery and reliability, automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to increase efficiency and smart operations. The EAS business serves customers in the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets. With a spirit of innovation crossing decades, EAS is proud of its ground-breaking innovations through customer collaboration, long-standing commitment to investing in R&D, five Innovation Centers around the world, more than 10,000 patents held globally, and its award-winning solutions in power delivery, power quality, power reliability and end customer automation in the utility space. The technical skills, innovative thinking and the tireless dedication of our employees around the world are Eaton's greatest resources.The software test specialist ensures that the products developed are tested effectively in order to deliver them to market quickly, while meeting the high quality standards in effect at Eaton. It does this by proposing, implementing and maintaining the testing environment, with the objective of increasing the coverage of automated tests and minimizing manual testing. The test specialist participates in the definition of needs and solutions, by sharing his expertise to ensure the testability of deliverables and the maintainability of test infrastructures. He is part of the development team, and therefore works closely with developers, product managers (technical and marketing) and other members of the software group. The new hire will participate in sprint planning exercises, daily Scrum meetings, and end-of-sprint reviews and retros.The new hire will be exposed to different aspects and technologies of our substation automation products, and will therefore quickly become a reference in the energy domain and the use cases of our products from our customers standpoint. Due to his expertise, he will also be called upon to collaborate with other teams within Eaton, with the objective of contributing to the success of collaborative projects or to ensure the quality of a family of products that share features or work together to offer integrated solutions.Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will:+ Test automation+ Automate tests to ease product release,+ Maintain automated tests,+ Investigate problems that occurred during automated tests,+ Implement performance testing.+ Test Tools management+ Evaluate tools in the market to accelerate development and release of products to our customers,+ Use and maintain current tools.+ Test Management+ Participate in test plan development,+ Help define test strategy,+ Develop automated tests,+ Generate test reports,+ Give recommendations regarding product release.+ Test+ Prepare the test environment,+ Execute different types of tests: exploratory, white box, performance, acceptance, security on web, Windows and embedded applications.+ Task Management+ Plan, estimate, organize and execute test or automated test development activities,+ Carry on follow-ups on the tasks and the plan.When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ College degree (DEC) in computer science or related field+ 2 years of experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows based software applications+ Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorshipPreferred qualifications:+ Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science or related discipline+ 1 year experience in software development or testing+ ISTQB Certification+ Experience in system testing, black-box, integration, exploratory, performance, load and regression testing+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French+ Experience developing test plans, test cases and test procedures to include test scenarios+ Experience with basic networking, Serial/ TCP/UDP+ Experience with automated test tools such as Microsoft Test Manager, Smart Bear, CPP unit, JBehave or Cucumber and automated test patternsPosition Criteria:+ Able to communicate with diverse teams locally and internationally+ Great team worker with social abilities+ High work ethic and results-oriented;+ Meticulous, reliable and sense of responsibility;+ Good communication skills;+ Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environmentWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: : https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.htmlWe make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: EngineeringRegion: North America CanadaOrganization: EPG EAS Electrical Automation SolutionsJob Level: Individual ContributorSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.