Valmet · 6 hours ago
R&D Software Test Professional
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expValmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. As an R&D Software Test Professional, you will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products, collaborating with developers and engineers to identify and resolve defects.
Industrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on software requirements and product specifications
Design and implement automated and manual test strategies for embedded firmware, hardware interfaces, and workstation software
Develop automated test scripts in Python, C/C++, or C# to support regression, performance, functional, and integration testing
Automate testing of communication protocols including RS485, SPI, I2C, Modbus, Ethernet, OPC UA etc
Modify / upgrade the existing automated tests, long term test setups to meet new software and product requirements
Analyze system requirements and design specifications to find testable components and develop appropriate test methodologies
Execute test cases and procedures, documenting test results and defects
Perform functional, performance, regression, and integration testing that includes software and hardware components
Utilize debugging tools and techniques to find and analyze software defects
Generate detailed test reports, document the findings for development teams
Track and manage defects using bug tracking systems like JIRA
Collaborate closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of test automation processes
Communicate effectively with other R&D team members to ensure timely and accurate test results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in embedded system testing with emphasis on automation
Experience with developing and executing test plans and test cases for systems with hardware and software components
Strong programming/scripting experience (C/C++, C# preferred; Python beneficial)
Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and RTOS environments
Experience in industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA/DA, TCP/IP
Experience with Agile development tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible
Preferred
Experience with software security testing is a plus
Benefits
Generous wage and benefits package
Company-funded registered pension plan
Company
Valmet
Valmet is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt
2025-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $440.08M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $503.64M
Leadership Team
Thomas Hinnerskov
President and CEO
Jon Jested-Rask
Executive Vice President - Tissue
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