Validation Engineer

Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) is the fastest-rising Indian energy-tech enterprise, building tools to modernize the distribution grid since 2011. We are a company led by visionary technocrats who are on a purpose to make accessible 'Efficient Energy Everywhere.' 

Being an employee-first organization, we concede and conform to the thought that 'when great people come together, they bring out nothing but 'The Greatest Solutions.' Our people are invaluable to us, and we prize and praise them in words, action, and spirit.

Position- Validation Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

As a Validation engineer you will be the key person to conduct FAT, SAT, POCs and other tests in line with RFP/SBD requirements under smart metering projects in front of the customer, utilities and consultants. This position is customer facing and, in this position, you will be fully accountable for the success of the FATs, SATs and POCs. Following are the key responsibilities of the position

• Understand validation and testing scenarios for the AMI including Smart Energy Meter, Network Interface Card, Gateway Unit/Access Point/Data Concentrator Unit and HES to meet delivery schedules.
• Good Knowledge of the Indian Standards (IS 16444, IS 15959, IS 13779, IS 14697 & IS 17025).
• Understand testing procedures for Smart Energy Meters as per the Indian Standards.
• Conducting Sample routine and Acceptance testing of meters, Hardware integration testing, functional performance test, Integrated system test, Unstructured testing, Field Installation and Integration Test(FIIT), SAT
• Able to handle activities like Collect data from the Base Computer Software (BCS) & CMRI from the Smart Energy Meter.
• Preparing test plans and test case execution as per customer requirement
• Study specifications, prepare test cases & exhaustive test data.
• Provide weekly updates, non-compliances and open issues to business stakeholders and prioritize the activities.
• Co-ordinate for development testing as per requirement in tender/supply
• Provide support for the samples testing going for the external labs NABL lab. Witness testing in Meter Testing Lab. (ERDA, CPRI), and Electricity Boards.
• Support to costumer inspection team during meter inspection at factory.
• Provide support for the ongoing lab testing to the Utilities.
• Interacting with Business Analyst & Developer for the observations and Reporting defects & track to closure.
• Embody safety and integrity, taking personal responsibility for actions and demonstrating care for colleagues and the business.

Requisite Skills

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar profile
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and a desire to deliver to customers a quality, completed project that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor's in technology (B.Tech) graduate in relevant stream.