Verification Engineer - Software Tester

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Verification Engineer will support the testing and validation of Belimo electronic actuators and hydronic control valves.
This role combines electrical and mechanical verification, software-based configuration testing, and test automation to ensure product reliability, safety, and performance compliance.

The engineer will perform both directed and independent verification activities, including the automation of test sequences, test setup and execution, data validation, and reporting. 

COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Electrical Verification Engineer is part of the Innovation Hub Americas Verification team (IHA-IV), reports to the Head of Verification Americas, and is fully responsible for agreed-upon goals and objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute verification tests for electronic actuators and hydronic valves, validating product behavior against design and functional requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using Python and Robot Framework to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and coverage.
• Verify operation of integrated sensors (flow, temperature, torque, position) and I/O performance through internal analytical tools, automated routines, and mobile applications.
• Configure and validate devices using customer-facing and internal mobile apps to confirm proper setup and communication.
• Collaborate with requirements, controls, data systems, and infrastructure engineers to define and validate automated test coverage.
• Create, review, and refine test requests, ensuring technical completeness and traceability to requirements.
• Operate test systems involving electrical and hydronic components; confirm measurement accuracy and system stability.
• Support development and improvement of test automation infrastructure, procedures, and data handling workflows.
• Analyze test data manually and through automated systems, ensuring correctness and reproducibility.
• Write and review test reports; integrate results into project documentation or databases.
• Participate in safety reviews, lab improvement efforts, and root cause investigations related to quality cases.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  A Mechanical Engineering degree with significant experience in electrical systems, controls, or instrumentation will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in product verification, validation, or automated test development for electrical/mechanical or embedded systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with ambiguity in early-stage projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and data analysis.
• Experience with Robot Framework or similar test automation tools.
• Working knowledge of control systems, signal measurement, and sensor calibration.
• Understanding of communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus) and system integration principles.
• Proficiency in data acquisition, logging, and automated testing systems.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work safely with electrical systems, pressurized water systems, and temperature-controlled systems (–20°C to 120°C).
• Hands-on, practical approach to lab and test setup work.
• Strong teamwork ethic and ability to work autonomously with initiative and urgency.