Senior software test engineer ot & industriële automatisering

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Join Alfen as a Senior Software Test Engineer in the R&D & Engineering Department! Work on innovative technologies that accelerate the global energy transition. Use your technical expertise to contribute to a sustainable future and grow with us!

What will you do?

As a Software Test Engineer with experience in OT and industrial automation, you play a crucial role in testing our innovative products at the end of the production line. Within our multidisciplinary R&D department, you will work on high-tech subassemblies and end products in the fields of Power Electronics, Control Technology, and Electrical Engineering.

At Alfen, hardware and software are developed simultaneously, meaning you will work closely with both Hardware Test Engineers and Software Engineers to ensure a well-coordinated process. Your focus will be on improving testing processes, creating test protocols, and conducting tests. Your test reports and improvement proposals directly contribute to the quality of our products.

• Develop and improve test procedures and test strategies.
• Conduct functional, regression, and end-of-line tests at the end of the production line.
• Prepare test reports (including root cause analyses) and document test findings and improvement proposals.
• Automate tests where possible to enhance efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware Test Engineers and Software Engineers to improve testing strategies and product quality.

For this challenging and versatile role, we are looking for a results- and quality-driven professional with a hands-on mindset. You are flexible, highly analytical, and passionate about taking test processes to the next level. Additionally, you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a similar field.
• Extensive experience with hardware/software integration testing and end-of-line testing in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and expertise in root cause analysis.
• Strong documentation skills for test results and reports.
• Excellent communication skills (Dutch & English) to collaborate with Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and Product Owners.
• Preferred: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certification is a plus.

At Alfen, we offer you a challenging role in an innovative environment where your work directly contributes to the energy transition. Additionally, we provide:

• A competitive salary based on the Metalektro collective labor agreement.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV (additional leave) days per year.
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week for a 40-hour workweek).
• Pension plan with PME, where Alfen covers more than half of the premium.
• A company laptop.
• Access to our online learning platform for personal and professional development.
• Engaged colleagues and fun activities through our employee associations, AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Free sports activities, such as marathon participation and fitness sessions.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (up to 50 km one way).

At Alfen, you will work at the heart of the energy transition. With our in-house developed products and expertise as a system integrator, we contribute to a reliable, sustainable, and innovative electricity grid. As a fast-growing international organization, we offer plenty of opportunities for you to develop yourself and our products further. In the R&D & Engineering department, specialists in software, electrical engineering, power electronics, and mechanical engineering collaborate to realize groundbreaking concepts.

Have we sparked your interest? Apply now via the "Apply Now" button! Want to learn more about the role first? Contact one of our recruiters.

Please note: A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) are part of the selection process. We review applications on a rolling basis, and this vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is found.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing