Acceptance Test Engineer - Codan

Acceptance Test Engineer• Exciting new product platforms• Grow your career with a global leader!Codan Limited designs and manufactures a range of high value-addedelectronics products for global government, business, aid and humanitarian,and sophisticated consumer markets. Our core products include highfrequency (HF) radio communications, satellite radio subsystems, metaldetectors and mining technology solutions. For over 50 years, we have earneda reputation for product performance, quality and reliability, and excellentcustomer service.You have the opportunity to be part of a stimulating, creative, and inclusiveenvironment. Our diverse and highly talented workforce are committed tocustomer service, quality, and delivering value to our customers.Our Radio Communications Engineering team is developing exciting newproduct platforms. We require an Experienced Acceptance Test Engineer.You have experience or interest in:• Development and implementation of test processes for softwaredrivenproducts, including test automation• Structured electronic test methods• Unix scriptingQualifications in Electronics, Computer Systems, or related field are a definiteadvantage.If you are self-driven, motivated, and has a strong commitment to quality andfocus on customers, then we want you!For more information, please refer to the position description thatfollows.To apply, send you cover letter, résumé and proof ofqualifications to careers@codan.com.au by COB 16th April 2012

[job description][position title]Experienced Acceptance Test Engineer[position information]business unit/ functionjob codepurpose/ missionemployment typelocationRadio Communications EngineeringThis position will be responsible for planning, developing, supporting andexecuting Acceptance and System test processes for Codan’scommunications products. The incumbent will be expected to work in asmall team of Acceptance test engineers to provide verification andvalidation of mainly software driven products. All work is to be performedin accordance with Codan software development standards.fulltime, permanentNewton, South Australia[position relationships]reports todirect reportsindirect reportsinternal relationshipsexternal relationshipsAcceptance Test Engineer Lead nil nil Project Managers Radio Communications Engineering Team Sales and Marketing Team Technical Authoring Manufacturing Engineering[competency profile] Level 1_ Novice; 2_ Basic; 3_ Competent; 4_ Advanced; 5_ Expertleadership & behavioural functional universalachieve results 4 Structured test methods 5 PC software literacy 3focus on customer 4 Unix scripting languages 4 project management 2adapt and learn 4 Test Automation 4 effective report writing 2take risks and innovate 3 Configuration management 3Page 1 of 3

[job description]influence and convince 3 TCP/IP networking 2foster cooperation 3 Test process design 2cross-cultural 3 Windows test/app tools 2communicate effectively 3 Requirements managementtools1time management skills 2 Knowledge of commercialgrade communicationssystemscompetency proficiency competency proficiency competency proficiency[key result areas]Test Designkey result area [time] key tasks key performance indicatorsLiaise with Design Engineers andProject Managers to produce teststrategiesProduce Test PlansEnhance Test ProcessProduce Test ProceduresDevelop automated test script andtest softwareTesting Execute tests Test resultsQualityPeople and PerformanceCommunicate issues raised(verbally and formally)Liaise with design teams insupporting Design ImprovementsEnsure tasks undertaken areconsistent with the qualitystandards of Codan’s OperatingSystems.Contribute to a safe workenvironment by complying withcompany Occupational Health,and Safety System and safe workpractices.Ensure business processes andtasks undertaken are consistentwith the company QualityOperating SystemContribute to a collaborative1 Documented Project specifictest strategy Documented Test plan Demonstrated processimprovements Documented Test procedures Re-usable, maintainable testscripts and software Problem reports, emails etc Attends design meetings,requirements and designreviews Knowledge of CodanOperating Procedures andrelevance to ISO9001 Codan’s SoftwareDevelopment Procedures arefollowed Contribute in project, team,Page 2 of 3

[job description]team and work environment toachieve high performance,ongoing learning andimprovement.Build effective professionalrelationships and communicationsthat reflect the Codan group’sCore Ideology and Code ofConductdesign, review and othermeetings[person specification]qualificationsknowledge, skills &experiencepersonal attributes Tertiary qualifications in Electronic, Computer Systems or SoftwareEngineering or equivalent. Good oral and written communication skills Problem solving and lateral thinking Personal time management Electronic test methods and equipment Uses creative, conceptual or inductive reasoning to develop novelconcepts (conceptual thinking) Acts to improve performance by committing oneself to accomplishingchallenging objectives or competing against a self-defined standard ofexcellence (achievement orientation) Acts to minimise errors and maintain high standards of quality bychecking or monitoring data and work, and by developing andmaintaining systems for organising work and information (concern forquality) Takes self-directed or self-motivated action to do more than isexpected or required in the job (initiative) The genuine intention to work cooperatively with others, to be part of ateam, to work together, as opposed to working separately orcompetitively (teamwork) Acquires, expands and uses technical knowledge and distributes workrelatedknowledge to others (technical expertise) Breaks complex problems, processes or projects into the componentparts and considers or organises the parts in a systematic way(analytical thinking) Aligns one’s behaviour with the needs, priorities and goals of theorganisation (organisational commitment)Page 3 of 3