Job Description
ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for hands-on experience in PLC programming, industrial protocol testing, and Python-based test automation. Skilled in designing and executing functional and integration test cases across PLC platforms and communication protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute Unit tests, functional, integration, and regression test cases for PLC-based control systems
- Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts for testing PLC I/O, HMI interfaces, and communication protocols
- Develop, review, and validate PLC code (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text) across Siemens S7-1200/1500
- Collaborate with controls engineers to define acceptance criteria and validate system requirements
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure Devops or equivalent; lead root cause analysis for critical failures
- Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing where applicable
- Produce clear test plans, reports, and traceability matrices aligned with release timelines
Required Experience & Skills
- University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and testing across Siemens platform.
- 5+ years of experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks using pytest or equivalent python framework.
- 3–5 years of experience with Siemens TIA Portal for PLC development, diagnostics, and commissioning support.
- Experience designing and executing functional and integration tests, including test case development, defect tracking, and validation of fixes.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as S7, Modbus TCP/RTU, and OPC-UA.
Preferred Experience
- Proficiency in automated unit testing the PLC Logic
- Experience with SCADA systems
- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies in industrial settings
- Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 / IEC 62061
For US-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email recruitment@onenergystorage.com
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
