Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

As an intelligent power management company, Eaton is fully engaged in our digital transformation to improve our internal business processes and to reach and serve our customers better and provide them with new value. We are reshaping the way we think and work - leveraging digital tools and technologies to accelerate our transformation and instilling a digital mindset from the ground up.

Eaton's Energy Automation Solutions business is currently seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. This position will be based at our Plymouth, MN location This role has the option to take advantage of a Hybrid/Flexible work arrangement as well!

Position Overview: We are looking for a professional experienced in creating robust test automation solutions to efficiently deliver high-quality solutions.

As an SDET Engineer, you will work with your colleagues to design, develop and maintain automated and exploratory test solutions for effective and efficient test execution. Our applications utilize a range of Web, API, and database interfaces built using a mix of leading proprietary and open-source technology. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing test automation solutions to keep pace with fast-paced Agile code delivery and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. You will also work with Product Owners, and application and embedded software developers to produce creative and impactful system-level exploratory tests representative of customer workflows.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop, and implement automated tests using Selenium WebDriver, POM, TestNG, and Java in accordance with enterprise standards within development and operational guidelines.
• Document and execute system-level exploratory tests on application and embedded software solutions.
• Perform reviews of automation tests, and present the results to project teams.
• Collaborate as part of the Scrum team in reviewing requirements, grooming user stories and creating acceptance criteria.
• Develop in-depth system and application knowledge to maximize test quality and coverage.
• Share and communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to staff, business sponsors, managers, and technical resources in clear, concise language appropriate to the target audience.

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate experience developing software using Java/.NET
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Plymouth, MN will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on coding experience in any one of the following: Java, C#, .NET, C++, Python.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience developing automated tests or combination of development in Java/.NET and test automation experience using Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with Acceptance Test Driven Development.
• Hands-on experience on test automation of RESTful APIs.
• Proven application of proactive and exploratory testing methodologies.
• Proficient with developer tools and IDEs, such as Eclipse and Git.
• Experience working in a CI/CD environment like Jenkins or Bamboo for executing automated tests in a pipeline.

Position Criteria:

• Effective troubleshooting and reasoning skills: debug and resolve difficult technical problems.
• Strong communication collaboration and influencing skills to drive change.

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At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: EPG EAS Electrical Automation Solutions

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid

Does this position offer relocation?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time