Wenco International Mining Systems (www.wencomine.com), a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM), provides industry leading, innovative technologies to customers in the mining and material movement sectors, enabling sustainable and safe operations.
Wenco is built on open interoperability, our solutions work seamlessly with existing mining systems. As a leading provider of fleet management systems and an industry visionary in open, interoperable operations, we are revolutionizing the mining industry through innovative software solutions.
We maintain strategic R&D centers in Australia, Canada, and Chile, driving innovation across diverse mining contexts worldwide. This 6-month contract role is based at our R&D center in Richmond, British Columbia. Reporting to the Test Manager, the Test Analyst II will work within an agile development team focused on integrating the Wenco Fleet Management System with autonomous vehicles via open ISO standard interfaces.
What We Offer
Flexible work arrangements including:
- Hybrid remote and in-office work schedule (minimum 2 days per week in office)
- Optional 9/80 program (work 80 hours over 9 workdays, every other Friday off)
Collaborative environment:
- Regular interaction with global team members
- Cross-cultural experience working with stakeholders worldwide
- Direct exposure to mining industry innovations
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance Leadership
- Drive testing strategy and quality standards for autonomous system interfaces
- Own and contribute to test lifecycle practices for large-scale, complex products
- Promote and cultivate a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Build relationships with product owners and key stakeholders across operations
Technical Operations & Testing
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans for strategic, enterprise-scale projects
- Create and maintain automated and manual test suites
- Monitor and optimize key quality metrics while ensuring transparency
- Transform and streamline existing testing processes and methodologies
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with product management and development teams to define and improve requirements
- Ensure traceability between tests and product requirements
- Investigate and troubleshoot site issues with clear reproduction steps
- Facilitate engineering reviews with customers and industry partners
Technical Challenges You'll Solve
Integration Testing
- Validate protocols across multi-vendor heavy equipment fleets
- Implement testing for diverse communication protocols and data formats
- Verify real-world integration scenarios
System Validation and Support
- Ensure reliability of mission-critical safety systems
- Continuously deliver fast-evolving products that go live on mining sites
- Troubleshoot and solve complex problems for our partners and customers
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in software testing
- Strong understanding of complex systems testing methodologies
- Experience with test management tools and results reporting
- Proven track record of detailed test documentation and issue tracking
- Experience working in agile/Scrum teams
- High levels of curiosity, initiative and ownership
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience in mining or related industries
- Knowledge of Fleet Management Systems (FMS) or Autonomous Equipment
- Experience with behavior-driven development and testing
- Experience delivering enterprise software products
- Background in continuous integration/continuous deployment practices
Education & Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/systems, electronics/software engineering or equivalent
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- This role requires minimum 2 days per week in our Richmond office
Wenco advances the efficiency and safety of the world’s surface mining equipment through our fleet management systems. We are committed to providing a stable yet exciting work place environment for individual employees to build and grow their career with the Company.
Wenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is not intended as an employment contract. Job descriptions are subject to change, which may not necessarily affect compensation.
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As our team experiences high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To be considered, please ensure a resume is attached.
