Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Team Leader Software Testing & Virtualization 

Responsibilities:

• Team line management and leadership, develop team strategy
• Coordinate HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) activities at WinGD Winterthur and China and ensure efficient collaboration, hardware and toolchain compatibility
• Ensure fulfillment of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) requirements on the testing side
• Oversee HiL rigs, including: 
  • Speedgoat and NI hardware management
  • Development and standardization of HiL infrastructure, toolchains and methods (CH and CN)
  • Ensure HiL operation reliability and efficiency
• Lead testing and automation efforts: 
  • Develop automation frameworks
  • Enable requirements-based testing
  • Support unit-level, integration-level and system-level testing
• Lead virtualization activities:
  • Manage & expand plant model library, organize parametrization
  • Manage HiL/model configurations
  • Enable closed-loop testing and virtual pre-calibration tasks 

Requirements:

• MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience in team leadership 
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems, ideally including Speedgoat and NI hardware
• Experience in developing and managing HiL infrastructure and reliability
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and toolchains
• Experience in software development, integration testing and system-level testing
• Familiarity with SDLC processes and requirements-based testing
• Skills in virtualization, including real-time plant models for closed-loop testing
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in testing and automation contexts

• Proven expertise in internal combustion engines
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, Jira, Git, Confluence
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities