About the role#
Schneider Electric is offering a 4 or 8 month co-op opportunity for a Firmware Engineering student to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia. You will contribute to the development of our Advanced Power Metering products, such as the ION9000 and PM8000, which help organizations measure carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption. This role is a full-time position that operates in a hybrid environment.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside a group of developers, testers, and professional engineers in an agile environment.
- Participate in the design team to help deliver new features and quality enhancements.
- Focus on testing Advanced Metering embedded products to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
- Implement automated tests using Python.
- Perform functional testing within the lab.
- Formulate test strategies and test cases.
- Participate in design and risk analysis, with a focus on safety, cyber security, and quality.
- Assist in building DevOps tools and environments to improve team efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Currently working towards a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Coding and debugging experience, with a preference for Python.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Previous firmware or software testing experience is considered an asset, though not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly rate of CAD 22.00.
- Term: Rolling.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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