Sumitomo Drive Technologies EMEIA
Software Test Technician/Engineer
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Drive Technologies” (DT) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives.
About Us
Invertertek Drives, headquartered in Welshpool, UK, is a fast-growing global company dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of energy-saving variable frequency drive technology. We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world. We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future.
Role Overview
Software Validation Technician/Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Test firmware releases against user requirements, validating them against their specifications.
- Develop and maintain test procedures, scripts, and systems to support the testing process.
- Prepare documentation of test results, evidencing firmware validation.
- Review documentation and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on firmware functionality and implementation, including:
- Software Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Product Management
- Log, track, and report defects through to resolution, working with engineering teams to verify fixes.
- Support root cause analysis and fault-finding on firmware or hardware-related issues.
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Essential Requirements
- Technical background.
- Strong communication and teamworking skills.
- Methodical, logical approach to work.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and schematics.
Desirable
- Background in Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering
- Experience with AC variable speed drives.
- Fault-finding experience.
- Familiarity with version control systems.
- Understanding of relevant industry standards, e.g., IEC 61800.
About Working with Us
Whether you work in engineering, sales, production, or a support function, you will be joining a company that places a strong emphasis on the success and wellbeing of its employees. In addition to the professional and personal development of our team, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities for career progression throughout the EMEIA group of companies. Here you can explore the wide range of careers available and apply for those you believe suit you best. You can keep track of your application progress as well as find new job vacancies when they are published.
Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Lafert Group, and Invertek Drives Ltd is the union of three large companies participating in the same group (PTC EMEIA). Working together has elevated our operational vision, triggering the design evolution, especially in the field of integrated solutions and solidified the strength of our position within the EMEIA market.
Our employees make us successful and stronger. The equality, diversity, and inclusion of people from all walks of life allows us to innovate and grow successfully throughout our workplaces. We want your talent and positive attitude. There is no barrier based on gender, age, or ethnicity to developing a career that helps us achieve sustainable prosperity. Together, we can all make a difference. We are all guardians of our planet and the environment that we live and work in. As individuals and businesses, we have a responsibility for its current and future sustainability.
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Our mission is to contribute to solving social, environmental, and industrial problems through the development and optimization of drive technologies. We are doing this through our commitment to sustainability via the goals of People, Planet, and Prosperity to realize the vision of global economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
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