Software Test Automation Engineer

About the role

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer, you will collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world, designing, coding, and maintaining automated tests for server-side software components, APIs, services, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain automated tests for server-side software components, APIs, services, and integrations.
• Develop and enhance reusable automation frameworks, test utilities, mock services, and validation tools.
• Apply security best practices, including encryption and secure communications, across system design and implementation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance, reliability, and interoperability across hardware and software interfaces.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track software defects in collaboration with development teams.
• Provide technical leadership on a cross-functional team and contribute to engineering best practices appropriate for a mid-senior level role.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
• Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of software development experience including coding automated tests for server-side or backend software systems in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience testing APIs, services, databases, and distributed software systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation protocols such as CIP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
• Experience with C/C++ and embedded applications.
• Understanding of low-latency, time-critical network communications over Wi-Fi.
• Ability to work effectively across a broad technology stack and coordinate with external development resources.
• Proficiency with AI software development tools.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel may include up to 10% domestic or international.

Relocation may be authorized.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at 3M Benefits Overview.