QA Software Tester

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What You'll Get To Do:

Job Summary/Basic Function: 

This role involves manual and automation testing of both software and hardware. Domain knowledge of electronics manufacturing environments in which these applications will be used is required to ensure the products meet the expected requirements and quality standards.

Test Case Design and Collaboration

- Work closely with the product team to understand the requirements of new features

- Work closely with the development team to understand the design implementations that will meet the requirements

- Work closely with the release management team to ensure the project plan stays on schedule or is updated as necessary

- Work closely with the product support team to understand customer defect reports that need to be reproduced and fixed

- Design the test plans and cases to be executed for the new features and bug fixes, and register them into the test

  management tools

- Work with team members and other stakeholders to review test plans before execution

Test Execution and Analysis

- Prepare and maintain test environments that include both software and hardware

- Execute test plans and cases

- Analyze and document the results in the test management tools

- Identify and report any defects found into the bug tracking system

- Execute other testing as needed, including system integration, performance, automation, and regression.

Other

- Prepare test documentation as required for the SQA process that approves product releases

- Attend daily and weekly meetings to discuss and present testing status

- Travel to customer sites to provide expert level technical support when requested (not frequent but should be expected)

What You'll Bring:

• Responsible for test case design, manual and automated test execution, and defect investigation and reporting of MES software applications used in electronics manufacturing environment
• Works closely with the product, development, release management, and support teams to ensure a high quality product is developed and released to the market that is free from defects and meets the requirements of stakeholders
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings to discuss and present testing status and quality reports

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in manual testing of enterprise level software applications
• Experience in software integration testing with hardware is preferred
• Knowledge of database concepts and testing techniques and experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols and experience with configuring and troubleshooting networked computer systems
• Experience with MS Windows and Linux-based OS (Ubuntu, CentOS preferred)
• Experience with defect and test management tools (JIRA, Xray, TestLink, etc.)
• UiPath for automation. Or experience with RPA Tools

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Agile software testing methodologies and tools
• Strong analytical skills and Ability to identify, analyze, and document software defects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively with developers to resolve them
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation of test procedures and results
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment that includes remote members in international locations

Other Requirements:

• Travel is required 10%-20% to customers sites to provide expert level product support when requested
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes and systems
• Experience using test automation frameworks and tools for test execution (UIPath preferred)

What We Offer:    

• High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Employee Referral Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.