Software Test Engineer

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

About the Role

This position will likely require shift work. While there is flexibility, the position will require non-traditional shifts, such as a shift that would start at 7AM or end at 7PM.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand technical specifications and requirements to develop test cases for software testing
• Set up, test and release production software in accordance with established practices
• Cook up the testing/integration of multiple systems used on board the locomotive
• Coordinate the testing/integration of multiple systems used on board the locomotive
• Communicate problems/defects found during test in accordance with the established procedures
• Participate in process improvements directed at improving software quality by working towards improving EMD’s application of the EN50657:2017 standard
• Automate test cases and participate in the maintenance of the test automation architecture

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• At least 1 year of technical experience in a software or hardware lab environment or other comparable job experience
• Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and support assertions with data
• Ability to make decisions based on facts
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of team environment
• Strong customer interaction skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferred: 3 to 5 years of technical experience relevant to the lab management key job elements
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Essential and Physical Activities

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications
• Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment
• Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs