Valmet · 18 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. The R&D Software Test Professional will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products, collaborating with various engineering teams to resolve defects and improve product quality.
Industrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on software requirements and specifications
Design and implement automated and manual test strategies for embedded software systems and Windows application or workstation software
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 and communicate findings to development teams
Track and manage defects using bug tracking systems like JIRA
Develop and support automated test scripts and frameworks using appropriate programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, C#)
Implement and use hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments
Contribute to the continuous improvement of test automation processes
Collaborate with software developers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers to resolve defects and improve overall product quality
Participate in code reviews and design reviews with development team
Communicate effectively with other R&D team members to ensure timely and accurate test results
Contribute to the development and maintenance of test documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in software module and Windows-based application testing
Experience with developing and executing test plans and test cases for systems with hardware and software components
Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, C#)
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with Agile development methodologies & tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc
Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
Experience with TCP/IP and other industrial networking protocols like Modbus, OPC etc
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (6)
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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
Recent News
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