Robotics Test and Validation Engineer
STOW Group1 day ago
Lokeren, BelgiumSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop maintainable Python test software with reusable components, assertions, and useful error messages.
- Automate testing of Linux applications through software interfaces and data communication, including SiL environments with Docker.
- Help build HiL setups for embedded software and electronics using simulated sensor and actuator signals.
- Translate requirements, historical defects, and product risks into automated tests covering failure scenarios, boundary values, and configuration variants.
- Make test execution repeatable and integrate it into development and release workflows with traceable versions, configurations, and results.
- Investigate test failures with developers and determine whether causes originate in the product, configuration, environment, or test.
- Document results, recommend corrective actions, obtain stakeholder acceptance, and track defects through closure.
- Collaborate with software, electronics, mechanical testing, internal teams, and external partners while documenting decisions and sharing knowledge.
Requirements
- Technical bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing, automation, machine building, or aerospace.
- Hands-on experience with software development and automated testing, including the ability to independently maintain a defined test solution.
- Solid Python foundation including structured code, object-oriented programming, error handling, Git version control, and testing of test software.
- Experience with test design, risk analysis, Linux investigation, logs, processes, configurations, and communication.
- Interest in embedded systems and the interaction between software, electronics, sensors, and actuators.
- Clear analytical and communication skills, autonomy, and effective teamwork.
- Fluent Dutch and English communication, with English at C1 level or higher.
- Eligibility to work in Belgium and ability to commute daily to the Lokeren headquarters.
- Preferred qualifications include HiL/SiL, interface simulation, hardware control, pytest, Robot Framework, Docker, Azure DevOps, communication protocols, network traffic analysis, embedded C/C++, electronics measurement tools, and electrical or mechanical testing experience.
- Preferred experience includes responsible use of AI for analysis and test development with verification of results.
Benefits
- Company car with fuel card or charging pass.
- Group and health insurance, meal vouchers of €8, eco vouchers, net allowances, and a CAO90 bonus.
- Laptop and iPhone with subscription.
- 20 vacation days plus 12 additional days for a full year on a 40-hour workweek instead of 38 hours, for 32 total leave days.
- Intensive training, an international environment, freedom to take initiative, and opportunities to shape the testing approach.
- Satellite office available in Berchem, Antwerp.
- Daily on-site work at the Lokeren headquarters; no telework.
About STOW Group
STOW Group designs, manufactures, and installs warehouse racking and automated storage systems for logistics, retail, and industrial operators. Its portfolio spans pallet racking, small-goods racking, mezzanine structures, pallet shuttle systems, and integration software via its Movu Robotics brand. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Spiere-Helkijn (Kortrijk), Belgium, the privately held company delivers turnkey storage and handling projects, including on-site commissioning and ERP/PLC/robot integrations.