Test Engineer

CTG is currently assisting one of its premiere clients with staffing a Test Engineer position in Kirkland, WA.Position: Test EngineerLocation: Kirkland, WA Duration: 1yr contract with likely extensionsPosition Summary and Responsibilities: Test Engineer will participate in design, test and implement and/or support IBM compatible software and hardware. It requires creating test plans, test cases and validating test results from functional specifications. The responsibilities include working closely with the team lead, project management and interacting with the development team. Decision making affects success of the project schedules and customer satisfaction. •Defines, recommends, and implements highly efficient software or hardware solutions, which impact customer satisfaction. •Assist with controlling the high-value parts in the lab and assisting with the layout of the lab infrastructure. •Contributes to project planning activities within the function. •Understand, efficiently executes and may recommend new approaches to existing test or development processes and procedures. Skills Environment: •3+ years of Intel Hardware Architecture and knowledge of IBM servers is plus. •Hands on experience on LAN setup. •Applied knowledge in Microsoft OS: Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. •Proven technical writing skills in writing defects and reviewing user or technical documentation.If interested in this opportunity, please respond with a soft copy of your resume for review, your availability to interview/start a new position and your compensation requirements (W2, direct employment only).Thanks for your consideration!