Quality Assurance Specialist

Motion Metrics International is the Center of Excellence in AI of the Weir Group PLC located on the University of British Columbia campus that designs, develops, and deploys advanced monitoring solutions for heavy-duty industries.  Our products combine custom-designed rugged hardware and “embedded + cloud-based” software to address some of the most challenging problems in the mining industry by using imaging and other sensor technologies. 

Responsibilities:  

• Execute and identify software/system defects via manual and automated testing 
• Manage full cycle of issue/bug handling, from discovery to tracking to closing 
• Draft detailed test cases for new feature testing 

• Setup, troubleshoot, and maintain testbenches 
• Perform investigations on issues encountered in the field 
• Develop customized tools and devices to be integrated into automated testing 
• Provide feedback for improvements on product design and usability 

Requirements:   

• Degree in computer engineering, computer science, or relevant experience 
• Strong and constructive verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong observational, analytical, tracking, and organization skills 
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks without constant supervision 

• Ability to troubleshoot issues by finding root causes and proposing viable solutions 
• Experience working with Linux systems 

Beneficial Skills:   

• ISTBQ Certification (CTFL), Certified Software Tester (CSTE), or equivalent 

• Knowledge of embedded or industrial systems 
• Experience using scripts to automate tasks 
• Experience with working on electronic hardware assembly 
• Experience with software development tools (Jira, Bitbucket) 
• Experience with sensor API communication 

• Knowledge of testing best practices