Hardware & Software Test Engineer

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! In this position, you will contribute to the quality, reliability, and performance of innovative software and hardware solutions used in power plant control systems. Working in a collaborative lab-based environment, you will test fully integrated systems that reflect real-world conditions, helping ensure Emerson delivers trusted solutions to customers worldwide.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in product or system testing within complex software and hardware environments, such as distributed or industrial control systems.
• Working knowledge of testing methodologies, including functional, system, compatibility, and performance testing.
• Experience installing and configuring Windows operating systems, drivers, and patches.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improving test coverage, efficiency, and quality.
• Exposure to field instruments, controllers, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communication technologies.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with test automation tools such as TestComplete, Selenium, or Playwright.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and environments.
• Foundational understanding of power plants or industrial control systems.
• Basic programming or scripting skills in languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and communication protocols.
• Formal training or certification in software testing principles (e.g., ISTQB Foundation Level)

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to test features within the Ovation platform and related applications.
• Execute smoke, first-pass, regression, functional, system, compatibility, and performance testing, clearly documenting and communicating results.
• Design, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios across multiple software and hardware configurations.
• Develop and enhance automated test scripts and manage test data workflows, with opportunities to use AI-assisted testing tools.
• Identify, log, and track defects, working closely with project leads to reproducing, analyzing, and supporting resolution of issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and practices to enhance overall product quality.
• Support knowledge sharing and ongoing skill development within the engineering and testing community.

Who You Are:

You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done. You apply knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.