Quality Test Engineer

3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company is seeking aSenior Quality Test Engineer to design and execute test strategies for software and electronic safety products. The role entails coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting manual and automated testing, and reporting on quality metrics. Travel may be required, and relocation could be authorized.

The position is onsite at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in software/electronics quality testing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed and verified before start.
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in software or electronics quality and testing in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new and existing software and electronic safety products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure functionality, performance, and security.
• Track and report on testing progress, defect metrics, and overall quality status to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinate work of external resources and vendors where appropriate.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance.

Skills

QA testing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Github

Mobile testing

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Quality Test Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Quality Test 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:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new and existing software and electronic safety products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure functionality, performance, and security.
• Track and report on testing progress, defect metrics, and overall quality status to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinate work of external resources and vendors where appropriate.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified before start)
• Seven (7) years or more of experience working in software or electronics quality and testing in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience as a QA or test engineer or in a similar role, with a strong background in software testing.
• In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques.
• Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, Github).
• Experience with mobile application testing.

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic or international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life — both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 – $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.