Test Engineer, Lead

We are seeking a technically strong, quality-driven Test Engineer, Lead to join our Sensor Test and Calibration Instruments R&D team, driving the end-to-end test strategy, execution, and quality assurance for our diverse portfolio of material testing and calibration products. In this role one will lead the testing lifecycle independently, defining how we validate complex hardware-software interfaces, application software, and embedded firmware to ensure our instruments meet rigorous industrial standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive manual and automated test suites (functional, regression, integration, performance) for application software, firmware products, and product extensions.
Drive and execute manual and automated testing across all dimensions of STC products, including function/component, system, performance, regression, and service layers.
Research, implement, and champion the use of Agentic AI workflows, MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, and cutting-edge AI features to accelerate test generation, automate complex code analysis, and scale overall testing capabilities.
Collaborate with the development team to proactively identify, capture, and prioritize test cases.
Lead the team in creating, establishing, and enhancing global testing strategies.
Oversee the architecture and setup of test environments, design overarching test plans, develop complex test scenarios/usage cases, and direct their execution.
Provide expert feedback on product usability and serviceability, mapping test results directly to quality risks and reporting actionable insights to stakeholders.
Ensure all testing duties, frameworks, and team processes are executed in strict accordance with applicable ISO 9000 directives and company policies.
Preferred Skills:
Proven experience leading the testing of medium-to-large software applications specifically within the Industrial Instrumentation domain
Deep expertise in validating Embedded Instruments to ensure they are highly robust and reliable in production environments.
Strong hands-on proficiency in software test automation using frameworks like Katalon Studio/ TestComplete, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
Advanced ability to analyse complex technical requirements to independently create and execute comprehensive test specifications.
Mastery in directing and executing all levels of testing, including System, Regression, and Sanity testing.
Expert familiarity with web-based ALM and test management software to systematically track test cases, results, defects, and improvement ideas.
Background testing UI/UX interfaces or direct hands-on experience handling various analytical instruments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven passion for complex technical problem-solving.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics / Computer Engineering or in a similar technical disciplin
Experience:
6 to 8 years of experience in Software Testing in Industrial Instrumentation domain.
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