QA Automation Engineer - Web & Mobile (Playwright)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) savings plans

Bonus incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to ensure quality across web and mobile front-end apps. You will perform manual and automated testing, collaborating with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams throughout the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes expanding automation using Playwright and WebDriverIO, enhancing test coverage, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. Strong JavaScript knowledge and a passion for quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automated testing across web and mobile apps.
• Ability to translate requirements into test cases and scripts.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and WebDriverIO for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and defect tracking systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility testing and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and exploration testing across platforms, devices, and browsers.
• Create and execute test plans, cases, and release validation activities.
• Develop, maintain, and run automated tests using Playwright and WebDriverIO.
• Log defects with clear reproduction steps and coordinate fixes with teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage.

Skills

Manual testing

Exploratory testing

Playwright

WebDriverIO

JavaScript

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

Accessibility testing

Test planning

Defect tracking

Tools

Playwright

WebDriverIO

Sauce Labs

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to ensure quality across web and mobile front-end apps. You will perform manual and automated testing, collaborating with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams throughout the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes expanding automation using Playwright and WebDriverIO, enhancing test coverage, and supporting CI/CD pipelines. Strong JavaScript knowledge and a passion for quality are essential.