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

Summary/Scope of Position:

As a Senior Test Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will contribute to projects involving the architecture, design, and development of automated testing for communication modules. Your responsibilities will include test planning, creating test cases, and executing tests using specialized analysis methods, construction techniques, and automation frameworks tailored to industrial automation challenges.

In this role, you’ll play a central part in designing and implementing test automation, as well as building system test environments that push Rockwell products to their limits. You’ll collaborate on a comprehensive verification and validation program designed to strengthen product reliability. Your efforts will be critical in ensuring that products are robust, free of defects, meet performance standards, and align with total quality management principles.

Joining our Test group means becoming part of a team that values knowledge sharing, collaboration, and disciplined engineering practices. We are committed to applying thoughtful, dependable testing methods and technologies to overcome challenges.

We seek individuals who take ownership of their professional growth, actively pursue opportunities to expand their skills, and continuously build technical expertise. The ideal candidate will welcome feedback, foster strong working relationships, and contribute positively to the team dynamic.

A passion for testing and problem-solving is essential. We are looking for someone with experience across different software architectures, who can apply that knowledge effectively within control systems applications.

Essential Functions:

Contribute to team planning and status meetings to clarify priorities, assignments, and expected deliverablesExecute routine functional testing with existing test assets and cases, applying white-box, grey-box, and black-box methods to uncover vulnerabilitiesAnalyzes complex problems, records encountered issues, and documents findings for future resolutionCollaborate with developers to analyze and define discovered problemsCreate new test assets and cases to address evolving product or system requirementsContributes to the development of automation strategies and frameworksBuild and expand knowledge of testing methodologies and practicesContinuously enhance expertise in functional test development processesAssess challenges and explore solutions by consulting subject matter experts, ensuring decisions are evidence-based throughout product developmentDefine timelines for assigned tasks/projects and monitor progress against themApply testing tools and techniques to achieve comprehensive functional coverageDeliver informal technical presentations to small groups on specialized topicsStay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and IT/OT best practicesShow curiosity toward new technologies and products that could enhance Rockwell’s offerings, while consistently learning and refining skillsRecord and summarize testing results

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer ScienceAt least 5 years of experience in software testing or developmentProficiency in programming methods and scripting languages, with strong skills in PythonHands-on experience with automated testing frameworksStrong knowledge of firmware test or developmentSolid understanding of computer networks and communication protocolsKnowledge of industrial control systemsStrong written and spoken English communication skillsExperience with Interop testing is a plus.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience programming in object-oriented languages like C++/PythonExperience working in a continuous integration/devops environmentISTQB Foundation Level certificateExperience with Rockwell Automation productsSecurity experience

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.