Software Test Engineer - Test Automation

Rockwell Automation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join an Agile team validating FactoryTalk Optix, an industrial visualization and HMI platform. You will create and run manual and automated tests, collaborate with product owners, developers, and other testers, and help ensure high-quality customer experiences.

You will build knowledge of FT Optix and industrial automation concepts while contributing to regression, release, and exploratory testing in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering related field.
• 2+ years in software testing, test automation, or related tech role.
• Experience creating/executing/documenting manual and automated test cases.
• Experience with Python, C#, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with industrial automation/HMI software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated tests for FactoryTalk Optix features.
• Validate design-time and runtime workflows for reliable customer experience.
• Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and defect triage in an Agile team.
• Reproduce, document, and track defects with clear details.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other testers on requirements.

Skills

Software testing

Automation

Python

C#

Agile

Test planning

Defect tracking

Collaboration

JIRA usage

Confluence experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Squish

Selenium

GitHub Actions

Linux

GitHub

Jenkins

QTest

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Position Summary

Rockwell is looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join an agile team. This team is building and validating FactoryTalk Optix, a modern industrial visualization and HMI platform. The platform is used by customers to design, deploy, and maintain applications for manufacturing environments.

The Senior Software Test Engineer will help ensure the quality of FactoryTalk Optix by creating and executing manual and automated tests for new and existing product functionality. This role will work closely with product owners, developers, and other test engineers to understand requirements, validate features, reproduce and document defects, and support regression and release testing activities. The scope of work is focused on developing solid test engineering practices, learning the product and industrial automation domain, and contributing to a high-quality customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated tests for FactoryTalk Optix features.
• Validate design-time and runtime workflows to help ensure a reliable customer experience.
• Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and defect triage as part of an Agile team.
• Reproduce, document, and track defects with clear titles, descriptions, steps, and supporting details.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other test engineers to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support regression, release, and exploratory testing activities.
• Contribute to test documentation, quality procedures, and continuous improvement of test practices.
• Use tools such as JIRA, QTest, Confluence, GitHub, and Jenkins to support testing and quality tracking.
• Learn FT Optix product functionality and relevant industrial automation concepts over time.
• Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.

The Essentials - You Will Have

You Will Have Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing, software development, test automation, or a related technical role.
• Experience creating, executing, and documenting manual or automated test cases.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated tests using Python, C#, or similar programming or scripting languages.
• Experience with Squish and Selenium test frameworks
• Experience creating or updating GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with C# scripting
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, or QTest.
• Exposure to performance, reliability, longevity, or regression testing.
• Experience with industrial automation, HMI software, PLCs, and protocols such as CIP or OP-CUA

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description,

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!