Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Test Engineer at Rockwell Automation, you will contribute to projects involving the architecture, design, and development of automated testing for communication modules. Your responsibilities will include test planning, creating test cases, and executing tests using specialized analysis methods, construction techniques, and automation frameworks tailored to industrial automation challenges.
You'll play a central part in designing and implementing test automation, and building system test environments that push Rockwell products to their limits. You'll collaborate on a comprehensive verification and validation program designed to strengthen product reliability. Your efforts will be critical in ensuring that products are robust, free of defects, meet performance standards, and align with total quality management principles.
Joining our Test group means becoming part of a team that values knowledge sharing, collaboration, and disciplined engineering practices. We are committed to applying thoughtful, dependable testing methods and technologies to overcome challenges.
We seek individuals who take ownership of their professional growth, actively pursue opportunities to expand their skills, and continuously build technical expertise. The ideal candidate will welcome feedback, foster strong working relationships, and contribute positively to the team dynamic.
A passion for testing and problem-solving is essential. We are looking for someone with experience across different software architectures, who can apply that knowledge effectively within control systems applications.
You will report to the Manager and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.
Your Responsibilities:- Contribute to team planning and status meetings to clarify priorities, assignments, and expected deliverables.
- Execute routine functional testing with existing test assets and cases, applying white-box, grey-box, and black-box methods to uncover vulnerabilities.
- Document test outcomes and report identified issues.
- Collaborate with developers to analyze and define discovered problems.
- Create new test assets and cases to address evolving product or system requirements.
- Support the design and implementation of automated testing within a continuous integration/DevOps workflow.
- Build and expand knowledge of testing methodologies and practices.
- Continuously enhance expertise in functional test development processes.
- Assess challenges and explore solutions by consulting subject matter experts, ensuring decisions are evidence-based throughout product development.
- Define timelines for assigned tasks/projects and monitor progress against them.
- Apply testing tools and techniques to achieve comprehensive functional coverage.
- Deliver informal technical presentations to small groups on specialized topics.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and IT/OT best practices.
- Show curiosity toward new technologies and products that could enhance Rockwell's offerings, while consistently learning and refining skills.
- Record and summarize testing results.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer Science.
- At least 2 years of experience in software testing or development.
- Understanding of computer networks and communication protocols.
- Proficiency in programming methods and scripting languages, with skills in Python.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with software process development practices.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems.
- English B2/C1
- Experience with Interop Testing.
- Experience programming in object-oriented languages like C++/Python.
- Experience working in a continuous integration/DevOps environment.
- ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation products.
- Networking protocols.
Our benefits package includes …
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
- Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development.
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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