Test Engineer

Company: Volt
Location: La Vergne
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

SUMMARY

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The Test Engineer is responsible for defining, implementing and supporting test processes for Production on a variety of products including Servers, switches and storage devices and configured complete racks. Develop test scripts and test plans for functional & system level coverage. This will entail managing several test projects simultaneously. Test Engineer will be expected to drive test process efficiency improvements reducing Time-to-Fail and overall test time while maintaining integrity of test and quality of product shipped. Support New Product Project Management team on the introduction of New Products into Nashville facility. Work closely with the corporate R&D, Test Development and Manufacturing teams to analyze test data, troubleshoot, and identify product defects, verify fixes and document test results. Review product specifications and documentation and develop comprehensive test strategy to provide necessary coverage. Communicate product readiness, level of quality, and results to project team. Engineering Failure Analysis on product issues identified in field. Development of Test software download process and maintenance of Test Servers and Network in conjunction with IT group. Supervisory Responsibilities: Test Engineer. Reports to Sr. Manager, Engineering.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for test plan development and execution, results analysis, root cause identification, and reporting.
Develops automated Test processes to enhance and ensure the reliability and quality of new and existing products.
Manages NPI readiness from Test Engineering. Develop NPI Project Plan and drives to milestones and Critical Path.
Participates in QA automation software development.
Analyzes failure reports and makes recommendations to improve product reliability and quality, and quality assurance processes, practices and procedures.
Works independently and within engineering practices to maintain, modify, and enhance existing quality methods & processes.
Makes good technical decisions and completes tasks & assignments under only general direction.
Recognize problems that need further investigation, seek assistance when needed, demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
Independently determines and develops approach to solutions, under only very general direction.
Provide solutions for wide range of difficult problems.
Ensure common test tool set is developed for use in manufacturing and service.
Provides leadership for all tests and diagnostics used in product engineering, manufacturing, returned material repair and supplier quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (RELEVANT OR PREFERRED)
Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline is required.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a Test Engineer or Application Based Software Development in Computer Industry.
Experience with network technologies and protocols, Switches, routers etc.
Experience in writing Linux scripts to test computer hardware and verify hardware configurations.
Experience with client / server environments is desirable.
A proven track record of high productivity in application, architecture, test programming, debugging.
Experience, and solid understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle, software development methodologies, change management, release management, configuration management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and performing repetitive tasks.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
Must have excellent hand - eye coordination
Must wear ear protection when working near testing area
Able to sit at desk and use/view computer for prolonged periods of time.
Able to speak into and use a telephone for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours daily.
Able to work in warehouse environment with no central heat or air.
Able to bend and stoop for filing

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PXE boot process, Automated Test Network, OS Download, CTO system experience desired.
Excellent Linux scripting skills. C, C++ or Java would be a plus.
Ability to build internal and external cross functional relationships.
Project Management Skills.
Proven knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering concepts and skills required.
Proven understanding of software systems, application-based software development and the process required in producing product deliverables required.
Experience in testing methodologies and theories, test plan development, test case design, test execution practices, optimization of test coverage versus costs, data collection and root cause analysis techniques, and reporting practices required
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong sense of process, detail and follow through
Strong set of problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task across problem domains and various contexts
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Supervisory experience would be considered a plus but is not essential.


*Remark: Requirements are subject to change, if necessary, to comply with departments needed.


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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