Software Test-Focused Developer

About the role

We are seeking a Software Test Developer with a passion for quality and a commitment to delivering reliable software. The ideal candidate will be part of a collaborative team focused on developing and delivering Emerson's PACSystems technologies, trusted by leading companies in discrete and hybrid manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate - Champion a creative team atmosphere, participate in test reviews, and actively engage in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Take part in Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice with like-minded engineers.
• Partner with Domain Experts – Work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts in industrial automation to understand domain requirements and translate them into comprehensive, customer-focused test strategies.
• Contribute to Specifications – Support the authoring and review of structured software specifications, ensuring testability is built in from the start and that acceptance criteria are clear, measurable, and complete.
• Design and Execute Tests – Define, create, and execute system-level test cases from a customer perspective. Configure and maintain test environments, discover and isolate defects, document findings with precision, and validate that repaired issues are fully resolved.
• Automate – Build and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test scripts that strengthen the team's automation pipeline and contribute to a consistently release-ready product.
• Innovate – Apply AI-assisted and spec-driven development practices to test design and validation workflows, exploring how intelligent tooling can improve test coverage, reduce manual effort, and surface defects earlier in the development cycle.
• Iterate - Actively participate in retrospectives, measure the effectiveness of test processes, and bring forward ideas that improve quality outcomes, reduce overhead, and support the team's continuous improvement goals.
• Tech Savvy – Stay current on emerging testing tools, AI-enabled QA practices, and test automation frameworks, and look for opportunities to apply new skills to real problems.
• Always Curious – Ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take time to understand the full system before defining what good looks like. Treat every defect as a learning opportunity.
• Team Obsessed – Engage openly with your teammates, advocate for quality at every stage of delivery, and hold yourself and others accountable to shipping software that works.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline
• 2+ years demonstrated proficiency in software testing principles, test case design, and defect lifecycle management OR Internship experience in software testing principles, test case design, and defect lifecycle management and a master’s degree in engineering, computer science or related STEM discipline
• Experience writing automated tests at the unit, integration, or system level
• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to understand complex systems

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software development or quality engineering in a related technical field
• Familiarity with Agile development practices using Scrum or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Experience designing and executing system-level or end-to-end test strategies for client software applications
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing workflows or spec-driven test generation approaches
• Experience with test automation frameworks relevant to desktop or web application testing
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar
• Genuine interest in industrial automation, process control, or real-time systems

Benefits

At Emerson, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Award-winning employee development programs
• Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition

We also provide flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave, and a strong benefits foundation to support your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Emerson is committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives, and we embrace challenges with confidence that we can make a positive impact through every endeavor. Join our team – let’s go!