Software QA Engineer

recruitAbility; Rochester (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed company is seeking a QA Software Engineer to validate software and hardware products in the automotive and industrial sectors. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, collaborating with cross-functional software teams, and support onboard system deployments.

You will gain exposure to vehicle protocols, diagnostics, and system integration, with opportunities for hands-on field operations and documentation development for installers and customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software, systems, or product validation and testing.
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols, onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of automotive/heavy-duty vehicle systems and related control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with good written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's/Associate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field (equivalent experience considered).

Responsibilities

• Validate software and hardware products to ensure full compliance with requirements.
• Develop, document, and execute repeatable test plans and procedures.
• Identify, document, and track defects and gaps with software engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze validation requirements and ensure product readiness.
• Develop installation and user support documentation for onboard systems.
• Provide field and customer installation support as needed.

Skills

Test planning

Validation testing

Vehicle protocols

Defect management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a specialized business division of an S&P 500, multi-billion-dollar global powerhouse with over a century of proven industry leadership. As premier innovators in software, advanced diagnostics, e-commerce, and technical service solutions, they empower professionals across the automotive, commercial, and industrial sectors worldwide.

They are seeking a QA Software Engineer to validate software and hardware products within their diagnostic and vehicle technology sectors. This role requires a solid foundation in validation testing, vehicle communication protocols, and system integration.

In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, collaborate with cross-functional software development teams, and support onboard system deployments.

What YOU get to DO at this award-winning company:

• Product Validation & Testing: Validate software and hardware products to ensure full compliance with functional, performance, and customer requirements.
• Test Plan Development: Develop, document, and execute repeatable test plans and validation procedures throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track product defects and specification gaps in close partnership with software engineering teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in project team meetings to analyze validation requirements, support application testing, and ensure overall product readiness.
• System & Customer Support: Develop installation and user support documentation for onboard systems, providing field and customer installation support as needed.
• Hands-on Field Operations: Support general team operational needs, which may include ECU wiring/minor soldering, procuring and driving test vehicles, and cataloging test equipment.

What YOU NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in software, systems, or product validation and testing.
• Testing & Tools: Proven experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and validation procedures, with working knowledge of common engineering/test management tools and Microsoft Office.
• Vehicle Protocols & Diagnostics: Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols, onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, brakes, and related control systems.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Strong troubleshooting skills paired with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).

What is in it for YOU?

• Base Salary plus bonus eligibility.
• Professional career growth support.
• A collaborative, customer-focused culture.