QA Automation Engineer

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and user experience of front-end apps across web and mobile platforms. The role blends manual testing with expanding test automation and requires collaboration with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

The ideal candidate has hands-on testing experience, is skilled in JavaScript, and is eager to grow automation in a CI/CD environment.

Qualifications

• Experience testing web and mobile applications, including accessibility validation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright, WebDriverIO, Sauce Labs or similar cloud testing platforms.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, Git/GitHub, and automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and exploration testing of web and mobile applications across platforms, devices, and browsers.
• Review acceptance criteria and translate requirements into test cases and scenarios; participate in test planning and release validation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites to improve quality and efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps; collaborate with developers and product owners to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes and automation coverage.

Skills

JavaScript

CI/CD

Accessibility testing

Tools

Playwright

WebDriverIO

Sauce Labs

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer join our team and help ensure the quality, reliability, and user experience of front-end applications across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate brings experience in software testing or a related field, strong manual testing skills, and an interest in expanding their expertise in test automation. This role partners closely with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will contribute to both manual and automated testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• Perform manual and exploration testing of web and mobile applications across platforms, devices, and browsers while validating functional, integration, sanity, and regression requirements.
• Review acceptance criteria, translate requirements into comprehensive test cases and scenarios, and participate in test planning, execution, and release validation activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites using Playwright and WebDriverIO to improve quality and testing efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps while collaborating with developers and product owners to resolve issues quickly.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, automation coverage, visual regression testing practices, and overall product quality.

What you will have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design.
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of software products; ability to design, configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.

Consideration for top candidates:

• Experience testing both web and mobile applications, including accessibility validation and awareness of accessibility standards.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright, WebDriverIO, Sauce Labs, or similar cloud-based devices and browser testing platforms.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, object-oriented programming concepts, Git/GitHub, and automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or similar defect tracking and test management solutions.
• Strong interest in adopting AI-assisted testing techniques to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position will require up to 5% travel

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $158,480.00

Benefits:

• Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* 401(k) savings plans* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* Health Lifestyle Programs* Employee Assistance Program* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* Career Development* Incentive bonus* Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement *
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Company Culture

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.