Validation Specialist

Location: North York, ON – 2 days per week on-site (Wednesday & Thursday) Contract Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension Working Hours: 40 hours per week/9-5pm M-F Pay Rate: $45-51/hour Job Title: IVVQ Specialist Position Summary Prepares test plans, procedures and reports with the guidance and supervision of more senior staff. Performs tests in-plant and at project sites in accordance with established test plans and procedures. Prepares problem reports describing test failures and defects. Prepares test automation scripts. Key Accountabilities / Key Areas of Responsibility Develops and maintains test plans, procedures and test cases that establish accept/reject criteria. Performs tests in plant and at project sites. Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems reports generated during the tests. Acquires product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self study. Prepares trip or test reports upon completion of field assignments. Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects. Provides recommendations for the resolution of test problems. Perform engineering studies of assigned system functions. Conduct test case analysis on assigned functions. Create accurate and concise test procedures. Conduct test execution within the laboratory and field environment, travel is required for site activities. Consistently recognise anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system. Conduct initial review of test results through incorporating analysis of collected data with observed system responses. Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to other engineering staff, superiors and customers. Adhere to the company’s Processes and Work Instructions Primary Duties & Responsibilities Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases Performs integration and test activities in-house as per test plan Prepares Test Procedures in accordance with V&V test plans Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests Develops product knowledge through formal and informal training and self-study. Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects Identify test objectives and test cases Keep current with company test processes and methods Perform traceability analysis Key Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language 0-3 years of relevant working experience B.A.Sc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent. Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases is essential. Computer literacy using special application software such as problem tracking, requirement management and parsing software is a significant asset Demonstrated competence of English language skills (written and oral) Understanding of System Engineering principles, life cycle models, and requirements analysis Test Automation and Scripting Must Have Experience: 1 year of Embedded Testing experience Software Validation Scripting experience with Python/DXL scripting Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of transit rail system and particularly SELTRAC products is a significant asset. Special Position Requirements Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Physical Environment: Office environment Travel: Up to 10% travel can be expected (both domestic and international)

Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 3/8/2025