Job Description

If you are a Software Automation Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to help shape the next generation of advanced automation software at Emerson. You will contribute to building the tools, frameworks, and automated validation technologies that ensure our customers receive high‑quality, innovative software solutions. In this role, you will explore new technologies, analyze options, and recommend architectures that support a wide range of validation needs across our product lines.

• Collaborate within an Agile team environment to design, automate, and continuously improve software testing practices that support creativity, productivity, and customer success.
• Contribute to a culture of shared learning by participating in sprint ceremonies, peer reviews, Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice.
• Develop and maintain automated integration and system‑level tests that strengthen our automation pipeline and support consistent, release‑ready deliverables.
• Build innovative testing solutions using modern tools and frameworks to support ongoing product excellence and market leadership.
• Partner with your team to refine processes, improve test environments, and integrate high‑quality practices into daily development workflows.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and validate software issues across both unreleased and customer‑facing products, ensuring strong product performance and reliability.

Who You Are:
You quickly make sense of complex information and break it down into clear, actionable steps that drive meaningful progress. You actively seek out diverse viewpoints, ask thoughtful questions, and collaborate effectively to understand challenges from multiple angles. You take a systematic approach to problems, using data and experimentation to guide decisions while maintaining a strong commitment to quality. You stay curious and adaptable, continuously refining your skills and exploring new technologies to improve both your work and the team’s outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, along with relevant experience 
• 5+ years’ experience testing software products and designing test cases from a user perspective, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Ability to develop automated tests using tools such as C#, .Net, Python, Git, Bash/PowerShell scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.  
• Strong analytical thinking, with a desire to explore new technologies and apply them to solve test automation challenges. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively in Agile development environments. 
• Commitment to building high‑quality work through consistent testing, debugging, and documentation practices.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Emerson will not petition for H-1B visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: 

• Experience automating tests for embedded systems, firmware, or hardware‑integrated products. 
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD platforms. 
• Experience in API and/or Integration testing
• Experience developing and executing automated integration tests, system tests, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests. 

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in sprint planning, retrospectives, code reviews, or test design reviews.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a 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, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.  

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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