Embedded Software Test Engineer

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer in Shakopee, MN to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for embedded process analytical equipment.

You will collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure coverage for complex system behaviors and real-time constraints, while applying cybersecurity and traceability practices within IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines. This role emphasizes automation, collaboration, and quality from the start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an engineering school.
• 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware/software interfaces, and real‑time systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems, frameworks, and tools for embedded products and software.
• Develop automated integration, system, regression, and verification tests, while supporting hands-on manual testing when needed.
• Partner with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers to build alignment, clarify requirements and risks, and develop effective test solutions with meaningful test coverage.
• Build test capabilities for embedded communications, networking, hardware interfaces, and complex system behaviors.
• Troubleshoot product and test-system failures using debugging, instrumentation, logs, data analysis, and root-cause analysis.
• Follow and help strengthen established test engineering practices aligned with our SDLA and IEC 62443-4-1, including requirements traceability, reviews, documentation, cybersecurity testing, and objective test evidence.
• Contribute to the test strategy and breakdown of verification work, helping define what to test, how to test it, and how testing can be automated effectively.
• Explore and apply AI, automation technologies, and engineering tools to improve test coverage, efficiency, maintainability, and problem-solving.

Skills

Python

C#

Test automation

Embedded systems

CI/CD

Ethernet/TCP-IP

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

AI in testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

At Emerson, we help the world run safer and smarter. As a global leader in automation, our Analytical Instruments organization develops advanced technologies and solutions that safeguard industries and keep critical systems running.

Join our Liquid Analysis team in Shakopee, MN, as a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer — where you'll work on testing new and legacy products for process analytical equipment that protects water quality, supports life sciences, strengthens industrial safety, and serves industries worldwide.

If you enjoy software, automation, and understanding how complex systems really behave, this is an opportunity to help build the test capabilities behind our next generation of products and work side-by-side with development to engineer quality into the product from the beginning — become part of a team that’s growing, learning, and focused on delivering results!

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems, frameworks, and tools for embedded products and software.
• Develop automated integration, system, regression, and verification tests, while supporting hands‑on manual testing when needed.
• Partner with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers to build alignment, clarify requirements and risks, and develop effective test solutions with meaningful test coverage.
• Build test capabilities for embedded communications, networking, hardware interfaces, and complex system behaviors.
• Troubleshoot product and test‑system failures using debugging, instrumentation, logs, data analysis, and root‑cause analysis.
• Follow and help strengthen established test engineering practices aligned with our SDLA and IEC 62443-4-1, including requirements traceability, reviews, documentation, cybersecurity testing, and objective test evidence.
• Contribute to the test strategy and breakdown of verification work, helping define what to test, how to test it, and how testing can be automated effectively.
• Explore and apply AI, automation technologies, and engineering tools to improve test coverage, efficiency, maintainability, and problem‑solving.

WHO YOU ARE

You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. You grow from hardships and negative experience. You partner with others to get work done. You admit mistakes and gain insight from experiences.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an engineering school
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Experience and interest intesting embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware/software interfaces, and real‑time systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; ABET‑accredited engineering degree preferred
• Strong Python and C# programming skills, with experience building maintainable test automation software.
• Hands‑on experience developing automated test frameworks, tools, and reusable test libraries for embedded products.
• Experience testing embedded systems, microcontrollers, hardware/software interfaces, and real‑time systems.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD or continuous integration environments.
• Experience with Ethernet/TCP-IP, serial interfaces, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with requirements‑based verification, traceability, and secure software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience designing or integrating test fixtures, instrumentation, data acquisition, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop test systems.
• Experience leading test automation or verification efforts, including developing test strategies and breaking complex verification work into executable test activities.
• Experience applying AI‑assisted engineering tools to test development, test generation, failure analysis, or engineering productivity.
• Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and technical communication skills

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $94,000-$134,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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