Senior Software Test Engineer

Founded in 1979, ASEM has actively participated in the evolution of digital information technologies and today we operate in the markets of Industrial Automation, Test, Measurement with a complete range of industrial PCs and monitors and a complete range of HMI, control, remote assistance, and Industrial IoT gateways, characterized by our own hardware, firmware, software, mechanical and system design capability. Since 2020 we have been part of the American multinational group Rockwell Automation, a leading player operating in the industrial automation sector with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA). As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will drive the testing strategy and execution for FactoryTalk® Optix™, a modern visualization platform that accelerates value delivery through innovative technologies, scalable deployment, and seamless integration with industrial systems. You will act as the technical reference for testing activities, owning the test infrastructure (including hardware and PLC-based environments), defining best practices, and guiding other test engineers across global teams. This role combines deep technical expertise, hands-on hardware/PLC capability, and leadership in test strategy and execution. You will report to the Test & Technical Project Manager and have a hybrid schedule working in Verona, Italy. Your

Responsibilities:
• Define and guide the test strategy for the product, across functional, integration, system, and performance testing
• Be a Test Lead, coordinating testing activities within the team and across global teams
• Mentor other test engineers, promoting technical growth and best practices
• Represent testing in architectural discussions, design reviews, and release planning
• Identify inefficiencies in the testing process and lead improvement projects
• Manage the test infrastructure, including hardware setups, lab environments, and network configurations
• Configure PLCs and industrial devices used for validation
• Design and evolve end-to-end test environments that reflect real industrial scenarios
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and reproducibility of hardware-based test setups
• Guide the evolution of the test automation framework (Python, Squish)
• Ensure appropriate test coverage of new and changed functionality
• Lead integration of automated tests in the CI/CD pipeline
• Define quality gates and metrics to support release decisions
• Collaborate with developers, architects, product managers, and global teams to ensure product quality
• Support requirements analysis and contribute to architectural decisions from a testability perspective
• Communicate testing status, risks, and quality metrics to partners The Essentials
- You Will Have:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in software testing, including automation
• Experience designing and building test strategies for complex software products
• Solid programming skills in Python (and familiarity with C++, C#, or .
NET)
• Hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial hardware configuration
• Experience managing test environments, including hardware, networks, and virtualization (VMWare)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test integration
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and SAFe
• Experience being a technical leader / test lead
• English skills The Preferred
- You Might Also Have:
• Direct experience in the Industrial Automation industry
• Experience with HMI and Visualization software testing
• Experience with distributed systems, scalability, and performance testing
• Experience leading test teams
• Knowledge of modular software architecture and testability principles
• Experience with Squish or similar UI automation tools

What We Offer
Our benefits package includes …
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program ... and other local benefits. The salary range for this position is between 37.600,00 – 56.400,00 EUR annual, this includes all bonuses At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the

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