Embedded Software Test and Validation Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required) Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869 **Company Description:** Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry. **Job Responsibilities:** Utilize expertise in embedded software testing to contribute to Crown’s Verification & Validation Team. Lead all design qualification and validation activities for new product development to improve the overall quality of innovative lift trucks and material handling equipment. Manage diverse tasks in testing, automation, requirements analysis, and project coordination. + Work closely with stakeholders and the development team to identify testing and validation strategies based on product specific requirements and industry standards + Design and execute comprehensive test plans to verify system functionality meets requirements + Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage + Lead efforts to shift the on-vehicle testing over to MIL/SIL/HIL simulation environments to expedite development speed, improve quality, and reduce operating costs + Develop and execute test plans/procedures at all levels of test: MIL/SIL, HIL and On-Vehicle + Analyze test results, identify and diagnose issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues + Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and testing methodologies, and contribute to the development of robust test processes and procedures **Visit YouTube to learn more about** Crown Equipment – Defining the Future of Material Handling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmhcSukfx-8) **Crown Title:** Validation Engineer Software and Embedded Systems **Onsite Work:** A reasonable commute is necessary since mostly onsite work is required. Crown offers limited hybrid remote work for this position. **Related Terms:** Embedded Controls Engineer, Embedded HITL, Embedded Software Development, Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Software Engineer, Embedded Verification and Validation Engineer, Embedded Test Engineer, Software QA, Software Quality Analyst, Software Validation Engineer, System and Performance Validation Engineer, System Test and Validation Engineer, Systems Validation Engineer, Validation Software Engineer, Verification Engineer **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Vehicle Systems Engineering; or Associate degree with 6+ years specifically related experience + 2 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging embedded systems software (Salary will be commensurate with experience) + Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment + Proven experience in modeling, simulation and testing using Matlab/Simulink + Proficient in defining effective test strategies, demonstrating the ability to design comprehensive tests that maximize coverage and efficiency + Ability to transform manual test cases into automated test procedures + Experience in simulated testing with Model-In-Loop (MIL) and Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) + Good troubleshooting skills across software, hardware, and test environments + Good verbal and written communication, organizational skills, relevant math, computer, and analytical skills + Ability to drive a lift truck + Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays + Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday **Preferred Qualifications:** + 5 or more years of experience developing, testing and debugging embedded systems software strongly preferred + Experience with Project Coordination when communicating testing objectives to various levels of stakeholders in a development project + Experience in safety-critical software development and familiarity with certification processes + Experience with requirements and test case management tools such as Jama + Experience with task management and version control (JIRA, GitHub) + Experience with CAN debugging/testing using Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer) + ADAS Testing experience a plus (methods of testing autonomous driving software, sensors, control systems) **Work Authorization:** Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable. No agency calls please. **Compensation and Benefits:** Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled \#Ind-IT