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!
Job Description
As a Senior Software Test Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will participate in testing activities for industry-leading Manufacturing Execution System (MES) products integrated with machine automation, control systems, and ERP software.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Participating in product requirements development, architectural design of automated test systems, effort estimation, design, coding, and verification of automated test systems throughout the software development lifecycle.
2. Collaborating with global cross-functional teams in an international environment that values open communication, honesty, and respect.
3. Reporting to your manager in Karlsruhe, Germany, with a hybrid work schedule in Karlsruhe.
Responsibilities:
* Focus on test automation and test strategy for MES software products.
* Utilize modern continuous integration and development tools, promoting continuous improvement.
* Participate in a team within the (SAFe) Agile Framework and promote Agile practices.
* Develop test designs, implement and execute tests, and maintain documentation.
* Review documents, test designs, and test cases as part of the software quality process.
* Monitor test results and report defects.
* Analyze functional and system requirements to verify added or changed functionality.
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent knowledge of software engineering principles and testing strategies.
* At least 5 years of experience in software testing within a software product development environment.
* Experience with test strategies, automation using Java, and scripting languages such as Selenium, Playwright, and Marathon.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Proficiency with test management tools (e.g., qTest).
* Understanding of system requirements.
* Experience with cloud technologies, containerization, virtualized environments, and load balancing/sharing.
* Knowledge of CI/CD principles.
* Familiarity with development tools (Eclipse, GitLab, JUnit, JIRA, Jenkins, ANT, Maven).
* Database skills (SQL Server, Oracle).
* Domain knowledge in regulated industries and MES applications.
* Experience working with globally distributed teams.
* Proficiency in English and German.
What We Offer:
Our benefits include:
* Mindfulness programs with a Calm membership.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Personalized wellbeing through OnTrack.
And other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit for this or other roles.
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Our hybrid policy expects employees to work at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at a Rockwell location unless otherwise required by business needs.
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