Controls Software Test Engineer Lead
Trane Technologies
- La Crosse, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Loves to think of creative ways to challenge and test software.
- Is passionate about helping to create bulletproof commercial HVAC products that run 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Enjoys solving challenging technical problems.
- Is strong, established, and committed to making a difference in the world by leveraging the power of their multi-billion dollar revenue stream.
- Values both individual creative thinking and dedicated teamwork.
- Demands to be challenged by its employees and supports our team members’ desire to increase their skillset.
- Direct the efforts of a globally dispersed team of software test engineers.
- Provide estimates for testing schedules, test resources, and equipment needs.
- Ensure that detailed test requirements are included in product requirements.
- Keep project and department managers updated on the project testing status.
- Analyze functional requirements, to generate a comprehensive set of test cases.
- Write functional test procedures and automated test scripts that provide comprehensive testing of the product requirements.
- Execute test procedures and automated test scripts as part of formal product testing.
- Conduct exploratory testing based on detailed knowledge of the product under test.
- Perform test reviews for other test engineers.
- Report product issues within the defect tracking system and manage the resulting defect log through the point of defect fix validation.
- Collaborate with extended team to build and enhance automated test tools and frameworks.
- Meet short- and long-term deadlines.
- Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.
- Work regularly and dependably.
- Function in a team environment.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, HVACR Technology, or related discipline, or commensurate experience in software development or software testing is required.
- 2 - 6 years of experience in engineering or related discipline.
- Should have demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
- Must understand and adhere to safety measures when working with electrical equipment.
- Should have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others in writing and orally.
- Course work or experience in the following areas is desired: current test methodologies, quality assurance practices, and object-oriented and component based product development.
- Experience with automated testing is desired.
- Programming experience is desired.
- Knowledge of industrial/embedded controls and building control systems is desired.
- Knowledge of refrigeration cycle/chillers is desired.
- Experience testing and configuring embedded controllers is desired.