Junior Software QA Engineer

Espoo, Tampere

Full-time

Permanent employee

About the Position

We are looking for a Junior Software QA Engineer to join our QA Team and to reinforce our team working on renewing the Visual Components platform and building future-proof features that will enable our product to grow.

About the Company

At Visual Components, we build world-class 3D simulation software for manufacturers. Our solution can be used for designing the factories of the future already today. By using our software, the user can design production lines, simulate and analyze the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and much more.

Today our solution is trusted by more than 2400 organizations in the manufacturing industry worldwide, starting from small local manufacturers and to huge automotive corporations. We see our product as a 3D game for industrial use: visual, user-friendly, and robust.

Visual Components is an international company. We are headquartered in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in Tampere Finland, the US, and Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is truly multinational - we have people from over 22 countries, and we speak at least 12 languages!

Responsibilities

• Testing and feature verification.
• Developing scripts and test data for e.g., UI test automation or our other tooling.
• Developing testing practices and collaborating with developers. Software developers will still be writing their unit tests and other test automation.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Experience with PLC programming, including Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC), as well as hands-on experience with platforms such as CODESYS.
• Experience with Virtual Commissioning technologies and industrial communication protocols, such as OPC UA.
• Good understanding of PLC standards, including IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with C# and/or Python is considered an advantage.
• Relevant educational background in automation technology, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, game programming, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also valued.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, as English is our primary working language.

Perks of Joining Us

• The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact to our own platform.
• Flexible working times and remote work.
• An employer who supports in various life situations.
• Safe and stable workplace.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefits, sport & cultural benefit vouchers.

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, and after works and sports activities are part of our life as a team.

How to Apply

Please apply via the form on our career page. We value your privacy; thus, we do not consider applications sent to us via email or other private channels to comply with GDPR.

Next Steps with Us

• Screening is within 4 weeks after the application.
• Online call.
• Technical interview with our specialists.
• Interview with the team.