QA Technician – Firmware Testing

Sudbury, ON
Permanent
Full-time

5 hours ago

**Person MUST be open to Hybrid in the Sudbury/Dowling office 2-3 days/week on average**The Company:Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.Hexagon’s Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.Purpose of Position:As a QA Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the testing of all development to ensure that new products and features meet the needed requirements as well as ensure that existing features remain stable and ready for use by customers. This role requires a technical understanding of Hexagon Teleop line of products and how to effectively test their functionality.Major Areas of Responsibility:

Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports for microcontroller-based and embedded firmware systems
Perform bench-level and real-time simulation testing for microcontroller boards and peripherals
Validate communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, UART, SPI, and I2C
Develop and refine automated test scripts (e.g., Python) to simulate hardware behavior, automate regression tests, and support continuous improvement of test capabilities
Track progress and organize tasks using Jira
As a member of the team,participatein all workflows and activities
Ensure test results are documented, communicated, and made available for other team members (for example: JIRA, Test Rail)
Support integration testing across embedded hardware, firmware, and supporting software systems
Monitor testing backlog

Knowledge and Experience - Required:

Diploma or Associate Degreein Computer Science,Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems Technologyor other technicalfields arerequired
A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a QA/QC role
Experience working in a software development environment
Understanding of electronic schematics, wiring, and low-level hardware interfaces
Experience testing embedded systems, firmware, or microcontroller-driven hardware
Experience executing manual and automated tests on hardware systems
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment would be considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A high level of personal drive, self-motivation, and adaptability to change
Communication skills include the ability to work effectively with individuals whose skill set differs from theirs (verbally and in writing) both technically and non-technically
Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, software).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify edge-case behaviors in embedded systems
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Strong technical and computer skills
Understanding of networking setups, especially WiFi
Knowledge of signal analysis tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)is a plus
Exposure to industrial, automotive, robotics, ormissioncriticalhardware environmentsis a plus
Ability to adapt to evolving test requirements and new hardware platforms quickly.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with software architecture for multiple components across multiple languages
Experience with multiple operating systems - Linux, Unix, Windows
Experience with testing / coding tools -Testrail, Jira, Git, Jenkins, or equivalents
A background in a technical role within the software lifecycle
Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
Experience in robotics, electronics, automationwould be considered an asset
Knowledge of or experience in the mining industry
Functionalsafety validation process is considered a plus
Programming and/or automated testing experience would be considered an asset
Working knowledge of CAN Bus, Serial, and Ethernet protocols would be considered an asset

Travel:

Occasionally travel to the Dowling office for technical discussions, testing, and project alignment.

Location - Required:

Location: Sudbury Area or Nearby Cities
**Person MUST be open to Hybrid in the Sudbury/Dowling office 2-3 days/week on average**

Join Hexagon Mining: Become a key member of a team that is dedicated to precision, adaptability, and innovation. Take the next step in your career with a company that values the contributions of its diverse workforce and fosters an environment of growth and learning.How to Apply: To apply for the Senior Software Developer position, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and your suitability for this role at Hexagon Mining.Hexagon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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