Software Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Schneider Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer to lead Verification/Validation for the overall SW platform and lead test execution within a development team. This role drives the quality and reliability of our Digital Energy software platform but also assist in leading manual test. The candidate will be responsible for driving test strategy and test plan, execution, acceptance, and communication across a large software platform within the Digital Power portfolio. The software platform is a key part of the system strategy visualizing critical information from the power devices including advanced electrical metering and protection. The candidate will be tasked to lead testing strategies, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. You will be driving test execution within a team of developers focused on a specific portion of platform development..
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and implement detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for edge software applications.
- Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects and ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective testing strategies.
- Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not compromised by new changes.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software quality and testability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends to continuously improve testing processes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field..Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on edge computing or related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
- Experience with Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and/or Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience with Schneider Electric solutions such as EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO), Power Monitoring Expert (PME), and EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO).
- Experience testing industrial, energy management, or critical power applications.
- Familiarity with automation testing frameworks and test management tools.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, or MQTT.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management - Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.
In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. www.schneider-electric.com
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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