Senior Software Test Engineer

If you are a Senior Software Test Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! 

We are looking for entrepreneurial and innovative individuals who love solving problems and are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills.  Based in our Austin, Texas location, you will be welcomed into a diverse community and work as a member of one of the cross-functional agile teams responsible for the development of DeltaV.

 DeltaV is the state of the art, flagship distributed process control system used by many of the top companies in chemical, life sciences and energy industries.

 It consists of a variety of rich desktop and web applications used for engineering and operating a process control system, plus real-time embedded firmware in controllers and field devices directly controlling the process.

 Successful applicants would be expected to enhance and maintain existing products as well as develop and test the next generation of DeltaV.

 Come join us!
 

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL: 


* Perform system level software product testing (defining requirements to system planning and test execution).


* Configure and maintain DeltaV Systems, including virtualization solutions in the test labs.


* Participate in regular Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective


* Work collaboratively with developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners to effectively support the system level needs of the software and firmware.


* Participate in agile best practices and a culture of relentless improvement


* Design and execute test cases from a customer perspective


* Create and enhance test configurations


* Discover, isolate and document product defects


* Validate repaired defects/faults


* Work with Development and Marketing groups to understand new product requirements


* Automate new and existing test scripts


* Mentor Engineers
 

WHO YOU ARE: You stay on top of new technologies and look for ways to apply it.

You take time to ask questions and define the problem.

You make learning a priority and a goal.

You engage in collaborative planning and constantly look to improve your team and deliver results.
 

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 


* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM degree AND 6+ years of related experience in software testing OR 


* Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM degree AND 5+ years of related experience in software testing


* Have experience using Microsoft development tools and the Windows OS


* Demonstrate proficiency in software testing (Web APP, Windows Desktop Applications)


* Demonstrate good communication skills


* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
 

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