Quality Assurance Lead

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI!

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It's a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you'll do more than just work; you'll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a Systems QA Lead to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots. This role will reside within the Product team working closely with software, hardware and the controls teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all facets of the QA life cycle for systems testing of the product (Hardware and Software) – Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases/Scripts and Defect life-cycle management;
• Perform systems testing and provide feedback to software and hardware teams;
• Develop and conduct test plans based on functional requirements;
• Review functional requirements and technical designs to create test plans and detailed test cases;
• Analyze the system and ensuring the test strategy is aligned with the requirements of the development process;
• Collaborate with development and engineering team for the purpose of developing effective test plans and strategies;
• Creating detailed logs for documenting the testing phases and defects;
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years of experience running quality testing on software, hardware, and or complete systems within the robotics or a technology industry;
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software, or technical related fields required;
• Expert in designing, preparing, and executing test plans, and test cases for software and hardware integrations;
• Extended knowledge of JIRA/confluence or other project management, issue-tracking, or bug-tracking tools is a must;
• Experience with basic Windows and Linux environments, including proficiency in running debugging tools and analyzing system logs to troubleshoot issues;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Agile frameworks;
• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for details;
• An analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude;
• ISTQB certification would be preferred;
• Knowledge of robotics or welding would be a plus.

Schedule: This is a permanent full time position at one of our offices in North Vancouver. We offer a hybrid work environment for most roles; however candidates must be willing and able to commute to the office at least 4 times a week.

About Novarc Technologies:

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

Why Novarc:

• Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
• Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and expose a little weirdness.
• Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
• Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!

"Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation."