Staff Mechatronics Infrastructure SQA Engineer

Job Description

Vacancy Status: 

No, This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week, at minimum.

We are looking for a talented, motivated, and capable engineer that will lead in the development of a strategy to effectively execute automated testing for all systems with this Mechatronic Infrastructure landscape and lead a group of System Quality Assurance engineers throughout the journey. Activities include engaging in meaningful discussions with owners and downstream stakeholders from cross-functional areas, communicating in multiple forums with leadership at various levels within the department and outside the department, and make strategic decisions that will deliver quality, reliability, and repeatability for our automation process to support the KPIs established for our products.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
 

• Set/Lead/Enforce the department strategy
• Lead in how test scripts & Helper/Wrappers functions are designed to verify key functional behaviors
• Establish how requirements that are provided to the Environment teams (SOLE, HIL, Mango, external to EPSI) allow scripts to be executed successfully
• Coordinate how different test methodologies and test Frameworks are used by all scripts
• Lead in creating the plan to migrate all scripts towards a common test framework (e.g. A5TP or AutoBot or Mango modular test framework or MCGT, etc...).
• Support how Mech Infra will migrate all ITCG scripts towards BTS test cases
• Establish Key Test Behaviors and drive efficiency in the work product:
• Identify key behaviors and common test steps that can be centralized and executed with helper/wrapper functions.
• Develop a plan to create helper functions, validate helper functions, and integrate changes across all scripts
• Create helper/wrapper functions and validate them. Share with department.

Test Execution:
 

• Be able to run a bench, flash a controller, dissect results, analyze PCAPS, run a test/PTR, run the pipeline....
• Identify structural challenges with scripts, helpers, benches, etc... and co-develop solutions to eliminate them

Innovation:
 

• Develop, Lead, Enforce the use of solutions to increase operational efficiency e.g. analyzing script results (e.g. AI triaging)

Planning:
 

• Monitor QA testing needs/Objectives from various upstream and downstream stakeholders. Develop a plan to achieve goals. Communicate them to the team.
• Co-establish Sprint/PI Objectives that the department can follow throughout the year
• Manage department-wide report-outs such as script readiness timing, test execution results, simulation environment/tool readiness, VESCOM releases notes, and regular reporting or escalation

Collaboration:
 

• Be the central contact for all upfront and downstream customers (Department
• Interface with other GM Business Sectors to align on test automation capabilities, industry trends, tools, training, etc...

Leadership:
 

• Develop training materials that are relevant for upcoming challenges
• Create a process for knowledge sharing and providing direction to SQAs on a regular basis so that everyone is operating efficiently
• Support triaging efforts by coaching teams while using "Thinking strategies" such as RedX or DFSS
• Champion Ideation/Innovation workshops within the team and drive continuous improvement
• Travel as required to support fulfillment of objectives.

Additional Job Description -

Required Skills:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical/Embedded Systems/Electronics Engineering or equivalent field
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in developing and executing test scripts using Python, C, Java, C++.
• Strong knowledge of Unit test frameworks like JUnit, Unit etc.
• Strong knowledge of CICD process pipeline like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Mechatronic Infrastructure Systems such as Ethernet/CAN/LIN, Diagnostics, Programming, HWIO, Power Management, and Cybersecurity
• Knowledge and Experience executing tests on HIL, SOLE, and other automation testing platforms
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify non-compliance to standards and resolve the issue.
• Able to work independently with high degree of initiative.
• Ability to communicate at different levels of the organization effectively

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Understanding of software version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Prior software development and release experience
• Knowledge of system engineering and its application in SW validation testing
• Experience and exposure to root cause investigation strategies such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis, RedX, DFSS.

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $196,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
 

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

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