Software Quality Test Engineer

Software Quality Test Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, software, or other engineering majors.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably involving analytical measurement technologies such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, etc.
• Experience in system tests involving software, embedded software, and hardware.
• Knowledge of Software Product Lifecycle and Software Quality Assurance processes.
• Experience writing test cases, test plans, and defect reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams (Software Development, Marketing, Product Support, and global partners) on software development projects.
• Develop and review test cases based on design input information, ensuring design outputs are verified and validated in alignment with design inputs. Design, build, and maintain test suites for continuous testing operations.
• Work with R&D, Product Support, and Marketing to review and understand requirements. Lead the proposal for test plans to cover the project scope and product design requirements.
• Apply risk assessment methodology (based on scope, impact, risk, and system compatibility) to determine the coverage and priority of test plans.
• Collaborate with a technical team to build and maintain a system test environment comprising various instrument hardware, software, and network conditions in the software test lab.
• Execute tests manually or with automation tools, with knowledge of the software workflow and system design. This may require basic knowledge and skills to perform manual sample introductions, interpret chromatographs, and analyze end-user workflows. Lead troubleshooting as issues occur during test execution.
• Document and report defects following the software issue tracking process, clearly communicating test results and conditions to reproduce the defects. Support developers in troubleshooting and verifying defect resolutions.
• Lead and coordinate test execution teamwork with on-site and remote tester resources. Estimate, propose, and update test schedules for project planning and reviews. Create and maintain real-time reporting on test execution progress and status using modern test management tools.
• Lead the maintenance, organization and optimization of the software test lab (layout, instrument, facilities, supplies).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably experienced with software and instrumentation solutions from Agilent or similar providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges collaboratively.
• Experience leading teamwork and balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to take initiative and drive teamwork forward.