Sr Test Engineer

The Time Warner Cable Corporate office currently seeks a Sr. Test Engineer for our Advance Technology Group QA Department. Below please find a brief description of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this position.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the design, development and execution of Video Subscriber Technology test strategy, plans, procedures and test results. Additional responsibilities include the validation of software, hardware and documentation prior to deployment in the existing Time Warner Cable environment. The candidate must have working knowledge of testing methodologies and procedures as implemented within a Product Development Life Cycle model. Additionally the candidate must have the ability to work alone or in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions:
• Responsible for the development of a comprehensive test strategy as well as detailed test plans and cases for subscriber technology products.
• Maintain and use current problem reporting database throughout the System Verification Testing and Field Testing of subscriber technology products to clearly describe and document problems found during testing.
• Maintain and use Virtual Source Safe (VSS) / E-Room / Share Point as repository for Vendor Releases and documentation as well as for TWC Test Plans, Test Procedures and Test scripts.
• Work with management to develop, and execute detailed System Verification Test (SVT) schedules for the Test Engineering /Quality Assurance team.
• Works with Advanced Engineering, Program Management, and Project Engineering, along with others in the acceptance criteria/verification and packaging of subscriber technology solutions.
• Selects and implements automated test tools and applications to improve the test process, coverage and cycle time.
• Works with Advanced Engineering, Product Marketing, and Program Management, along with others in the review of Subscriber Technology Functional Requirements and Specifications.
• Assists as needed with New Product Deployments in the scheduled hand-off and training of subscriber technology solutions.
• Work directly with Deployment in improving Systems Quality Assurance test plans and procedures based on customer feedback.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to others less senior.
• Assess system impact and priority of problems encountered.
• Suggest ways to mitigate risk when issues are encountered; identify contingency plans.

Job Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of a cable operation is preferred.
• Ability to think through a problem, analyze and break it down into parts to resolve or come up with a logical solution.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment, be adaptable and possess effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to work on several tasks/projects simultaneously; organize, prioritize, make decisions, and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to express oneself in a clear, concise and organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and exhibit a strong work ethic.
• Travel 15-20%

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience.

The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is: Regularly required to talk and hear; Frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist and walk; Required to use hand to type, handle objects and paperwork; Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder; Required to use close vision and be able to focus. Finally, the employee generally works in an indoor office environment; overtime maybe required.

Finally, Time Warner Cable offers competitive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, a matched 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and free cable (in specified areas). Qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.timewarnercable.com EOE/M/F/D/V