Software Engineer - Customer Vehicle Validation

Job Description

Innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles
Leader in transportation electrification in North America
It's all about us!
Every day, in our own way, we contribute to improving our environment and our society.

Come and design the future with us!

Why join our team?

• You'll work in a stimulating and constantly evolving environment (no risk of getting bored with us)!
• We simply understand. Your family and your health come first!
• Your schedule is flexible and we trust you!
• We've got insurance and a great employee assistance program!
• There are no limits to your career potential at Lion!

What's the role?

The Customer Vehicle Validation Software Engineer, reporting to the Service Engineering Section Manager, will be responsible for coordinating in-service software release validation activities for the entire range of buses and trucks in service at Lion.

The Software Engineer's mission is to plan, execute and report test results to ensure that software meets the functional and quality requirements of customer vehicles. The individual will work closely with the software development and test & certification teams to facilitate releases and ensure that software functionality and reliability meets customer needs.

What are the main responsibilities of the role?

• Ensure the execution of software regression tests;
• Implement test strategies based on the functionality of new vehicle systems, lessons learned from completed test sessions and common failures observed;
• Execute manual and automated tests locally and in coordination with remote technical teams;
• Work closely with the team of software and certification engineers to resolve functional failures identified during test sessions;
• Participate in the company's official software release process;
• Create test reports and tabulate results in database of known issues;
• Create customer service letters to communicate software release notes, known issues and other relevant information to customers;
• Coordinate phased release planning on customer vehicles;
• Contribute to validation processes and methodologies.

What are the essential elements for success in this role?  

Knowledge

• Mastery of software validation methodology;
• Experience in vehicle and heavy vehicle systems;
• Knowledge of automated testing tools;
• Mastery of tools, MS Office Suite;
• Experience with IQAN suite (an asset);
• Experience with Matlab-Simulink suite (an asset);
• Experience with vehicle controllers (M560, Actia, Parker) (an asset);
• Bilingualism essential (French, English);
  • This position requires knowledge of intermediate or advanced English, both spoken and written, on a daily basis, in order to communicate with suppliers and colleagues located outside Quebec.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Structured work methodology;
• Sense of planning and organization;
• Ability to set and meet deadlines;
• Ability to learn technical subjects;
• Ability to communicate effectively and build a collaborative network with external teams;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to manage several projects at once;
• Interest in working in a fast-paced environment;

Abilities and attitudes

• Structured approach to software validation and rigor;
• Inborn sense of communication that fosters positive relationships;
• Autonomy and good judgment;
• Good understanding of customer service;
• Ability to synthesize information;
• Demonstrate autonomy and proactivity;
• Good analytical skills.

Education and experience required

• 1 to 3 years' experience in a similar position;
  Experience in software validation (functional, performance, regression and compliance testing);
  Experience in quality validation (an asset);
  Experience in automotive manufacturing or engineering (an asset).
  Additional information

Interest in working in a fast-paced environment;

• Must be able to travel occasionally in Quebec, Canada and the United States (less than 5%).
• This position is face-to-face, 3 days a week or more, depending on business needs. 

Apply now! We can't wait to talk to you!