Senior Principal Project Test Leader at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Foxboro, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DCS System Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with industrial process automation and a strong background in test engineering of a distributed system. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation DCS system.

Become a key part of our team and watch your technical knowledge and skills grow! This job provides plenty of hands-on and test lead opportunities with virtual machines, ethernet networking, containerization, test automation, distributed system technologies, and more.

What will you do?

• Design and execute test plans and test cases for the Next Generation DCS system.


• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure efficient and comprehensive test coverage.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot system issues and performance bottlenecks.


• Utilize DCS domain expertise to validate system-wide Non-Functional Requirements such as performance, stability, and scalability.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, including CI/CD.

• Experience in industrial automation, control systems, or related fields.


• Familiarity with DCS system architectures and hybrid distributed control methodologies.


• In-depth domain knowledge and hands-on experience with Schneider DCS and M580 PLC systems, or equivalent.


• Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC 61449, IEC 61131, OPC-UA, and others as applicable.


• Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines.


• Proven experience in test automation with a strong background in Robot Framework, Test Complete, and Selenium, or equivalent toolsets.

• This role will report to the SW QA Engineering Senior Technical Manager

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


• Solid experience working in the role of a Software Test Engineer.


• Experience with testing a distributed system.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Good understanding of ethernet networking.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

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Become a key part of our team and watch your technical knowledge and skills grow! This job provides plenty of hands-on and test lead opportunities with virtual machines, ethernet networking, containerization, test automation, distributed system technologies, and more.

What will you do?

• Design and execute test plans and test cases for the Next Generation DCS system.


• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure efficient and comprehensive test coverage.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot system issues and performance bottlenecks.


• Utilize DCS domain expertise to validate system-wide Non-Functional Requirements such as performance, stability, and scalability.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, including CI/CD.

• Experience in industrial automation, control systems, or related fields.


• Familiarity with DCS system architectures and hybrid distributed control methodologies.


• In-depth domain knowledge and hands-on experience with Schneider DCS and M580 PLC systems, or equivalent.


• Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC 61449, IEC 61131, OPC-UA, and others as applicable.


• Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines.


• Proven experience in test automation with a strong background in Robot Framework, Test Complete, and Selenium, or equivalent toolsets.

• This role will report to the SW QA Engineering Senior Technical Manager