Software Test Automation Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

21h•$145,676 - $178,049•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Designing, coding, and maintaining automated tests for server-side software components, APIs, services, and integrations. Developing and enhancing reusable automation frameworks, test utilities, mock services, and validation tools. Appling security best practices, including encryption and secure communications, across system design and implementation. Troubleshooting and optimizing software performance, reliability, and interoperability across hardware and software interfaces. Identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, and tracking software defects in collaboration with development teams. Providing technical leadership on a cross-functional team and contribute to engineering best practices appropriate for a mid-senior level role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of software development experience including coding automated tests for server-side or backend software systems in a private, public, government or military environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Experience testing APIs, services, databases, and distributed software systems.
Have a working knowledge of industrial automation protocols such as CIP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
Experience with C/C++ and embedded applications.
Understanding of low-latency, time-critical network communications over Wi-Fi
Ability to work effectively across a broad technology stack and to coordinate with external development resources.
Proficiency with AI software development tools

Responsibilities

Designing, coding, and maintaining automated tests for server-side software components, APIs, services, and integrations.
Developing and enhancing reusable automation frameworks, test utilities, mock services, and validation tools.
Appling security best practices, including encryption and secure communications, across system design and implementation.
Troubleshooting and optimizing software performance, reliability, and interoperability across hardware and software interfaces.
Identifying, documenting, troubleshooting, and tracking software defects in collaboration with development teams.
Providing technical leadership on a cross-functional team and contribute to engineering best practices appropriate for a mid-senior level role.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.