Software Test Automation Engineer

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values 

entrepreneurialism

, 

innovation

 and 

individual accountability?

We 

focus on our customers

 and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Title

Software Test Automation Engineer

Department

R&D

Location

Niwot, CO (Hybrid)

Reports

To

Software Test Manager

About Us 

Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a

global leader

for

equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the

semiconductor

and

pharmaceutical

industries

. 

We’re

a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains

. 

We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in

a great place

to live

. 

Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.

Your Impact

We are looking for a

Software Test Automation Engineer

who will contribute to the success of the

R&D

Team, applying their

expertise

in

Software Testing

to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions

. 

In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams,

demonstrate

strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and

maintain

a commitment to professional excellence,

quality

and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a

Software Test Automation Engineer,

you’ll

be working on a team of highly skilled Software Test Engineers to test application software and embedded firmware on complex facility management systems and instruments throughout the product lifecycle. This involves development and execution of software test protocols, defect

tracking

and working with developers to resolve issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the entire software development life cycle process.

• Review system requirements and use cases with software developers and other technical team members.

• Develop,

  document

  and execute detailed test scripts, both manual and automated, to cover software/firmware functionality and ensure traceability to requirements.

• Research issues, create test reports that detail testing results and solutions, track

  defects

  and verify bug fixes

  in a timely manner

  .

• Design and develop reliable,

  scalable

  and maintainable test automation frameworks with Java/Python.

• Implement and

  maintain

  automation scripts for web

  application

  using Java/Selenide/Junit.

• Collaborate with Developer and QA team to contribute to Git repositories and perform peer code reviews.

• Document test processes and peer review documentation for clarity and precision; develop and

  maintain

  QA guidelines. 

• Integrate test automation scripts into the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins.

• Recommend and implement automated test tools and strategies.

• Share automation-related knowledge and best practices, and train other testers on test execution.

• Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety

  .

• Th

  is job description is not intended to be

  all-inclusive

  . 

  Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Required Qualifications

• A BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

  .  

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Automation Software Test Engineer developing and executing automation software/firmware test scripts,

  testing

  and tracking defects.

• Strong technical foundation in software development and test principles.

• Experience with software test tools and processes. 

• Expertise on

  test-driven development, developing

  different levels

  of automated tests, such as functional

  test

  , integration

  test

  , system

  test

  , or performance

  test

  .

• Experience with cybersecurity practices, including testing secure protocols or assessing compliance with regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

• Experience in Web application automation using Selenium/Selenide.

• Working experience with IntelliJ or other IDE’s, as well as Java or Python.

• Working experience with

  Ranorex

  Studio.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Clear oral and written communication skills, especially technical writing. 

• Self-starter and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an Agile Development Environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of Jira, Jama, and Confluence is preferred.

• Working knowledge of generative AI tools such as Copilot for software development or testing is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role primarily

  operates

  in an office/lab/manufacturing environment.

• Must

  be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time

  .

• This is a hybrid position, “in-office”

   minimum 3 days per week

  .

• Occasional lifting of up to

  20

  lbs.

  may be

  required

  .

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

  .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range:

  $

  9

  0,000 - $120,000

• Our compensation philosophy:

  we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks

  . 

  For new hires, offers are

  generally within

  the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education

  . 

  Our approach ensures fair pay internally while

  remaining

  competitive externally and allows room for growth. 

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision,

  fsa

  , onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Vacation, holiday, and leave policies

• Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee

  assistance

  programs

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive

.

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