Validation Engineer jobs in Des Moines, IA

Strong emphasis is placed on the candidate’s ability to develop and execute test automation plans to make the test processes automated and repeatable instead of performing these tasks manually. A successful candidate must demonstrate their ability in implementing test automation on their own without requiring additional resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Listed in order of relevance: 

- Develop and execute test automation roadmap and implementation to deliver continuous assurance of CCC turbomachinery control system functionalities against periodical system security updates. 

- Maintain a list of security update sources, receive and process notifications, qualify updates, and generate test reports within a committed period 

- Work with R&D engineers in reporting, investigation, and resolving of any suspected compatibility issue. 

- Document and improve test automation scripts for new functionalities or expanded test coverage. 

- Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required. 

- Follow all company safety policies and procedures. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent. 

- 3 years of experience in engineering, testing, or commissioning of industrial controls systems. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

- Knowledge of various testing and verification techniques required. 

- Experience in oil and gas turbo machinery control systems preferred.  

- Experience in product testing automation (Quick Test Professional (QTP), Ranorex or equal), PC programming (Batch files, Visual Basic Script, Java Script or equal), computer support, HMI, OPC and LAN. 

- Experience in product testing simulation with real I/O (LabVIEW, VisSim or equal) and PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) is a plus. 

- Working knowledge of MS/Windows OS, Office applications. 

- Ability to read, speak, and write in English required. 

- knowledge or ability to assess and utilize customer engagement. 

- knowledge or ability pertaining to data management. 

- knowledge of various marketing tools. 

- knowledge or ability pertaining to conducting consumer research. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.