Senior Software Test Engineer - Test Automation

Rockwell Automation • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers are amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility. Our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to make an impact. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Rockwell is looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join an agile team. This team is building and validating FactoryTalk Optix, a modern industrial visualization and HMI platform. The platform is used by customers to design, deploy, and maintain applications for manufacturing environments.

Position Summary:
The Senior Software Test Engineer will help ensure the quality of FactoryTalk Optix by creating and executing manual and automated tests for new and existing product functionality. This role will work closely with product owners, developers, and other test engineers to understand requirements, validate features, reproduce and document defects, and support regression and release testing activities. The scope of work is focused on developing solid test engineering practices, learning the product and industrial automation domain, and contributing to a high-quality customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in software testing, software development, test automation, or a related technical role.
• Experience creating, executing, and documenting manual or automated test cases.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated tests using Python, C#, or similar programming or scripting languages.
• Experience with Squish and Selenium test frameworks
• Experience creating or updating GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with C# scripting
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, or QTest.
• Exposure to performance, reliability, longevity, or regression testing.
• Experience with industrial automation, HMI software, PLCs, and protocols such as CIP or OP-CUA

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated tests for FactoryTalk Optix features.
• Validate design-time and runtime workflows to help ensure a reliable customer experience.
• Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and defect triage as part of an Agile team.
• Reproduce, document, and track defects with clear titles, descriptions, steps, and supporting details.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other test engineers to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support regression, release, and exploratory testing activities.
• Contribute to test documentation, quality procedures, and continuous improvement of test practices.
• Use tools such as JIRA, QTest, Confluence, GitHub, and Jenkins to support testing and quality tracking.
• Learn FT Optix product functionality and relevant industrial automation concepts over time.
• Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior