Senior Engineer I, Test

Join us as a Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, secure software solutions. The Test Engineer is responsible for managing, testing, validating, and documenting Foxboro DCS and Foxboro SDA systems to ensure the reliability, stability, performance, and security of Schneider Electric solutions under development . This role supports the testing and validation of workstation and server platforms, network infrastructure, firmware releases, and hardware components within an integrated system of products from the Schneider Electric portfolio.

The Test Engineer works closely with engineering, development, cybersecurity, quality, and product management team s , manage s lab environments, evaluate s new technologies, and verif ies compatibility between the different components of the Foxboro DCS or Foxboro SDA systems . The position requires a hands-on approach within a laboratory environment and is primarily based on-site in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will apply strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to identify issues, verify product functionality, and ensure product quality and reliability.

The Test Engineer must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced engineering and laboratory environment while meeting project deadlines and testing milestones. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to changing project requirements.

What will you do?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for Foxboro DCS and SDA components.

• Evaluate new hardware platforms, operating systems, firmware versions, and related software for compatibility and performance.

• Test and validate network infrastructure components, including managed switches and redundant network architectures.

• Verify system functionality, performance, reliability, and interoperability under normal and fault conditions.

• Identify, document, reproduce, and track hardware and software defects through resolution.

• Generate test reports, validation documentation, and technical findings for internal stakeholders.

• Configure and maintain laboratory test environments supporting Foxboro DCS and SDA .

• Participate in hardware installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance within laboratory environments.

• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex hardware, operating system, software, and network issues.

• Maintain equipment inventories, test assets, and documentation associated with laboratory operations.

• Windows Server and Windows Workstation operating systems.

• Linux operating systems and containerized environments.

• Computer hardware, server platforms, and workstation technologies.

• Virtualization technologies , including Hyper-V and VMware vSphere.

• Test methodologies, validation procedures, and defect tracking processes.

• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision while managing multiple concurrent priorities.

Additional Skills

• Experience with Foxboro DCS or related industrial control systems.

• Experience testing and validating workstation and server platforms.

• Experience with cybersecurity technologies and related software solutions .

• Experience troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, networking, and virtualization platforms.

• Experience working within engineering laboratories and product testing environments., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

• 5 + years of experience in system testing, network testing, engineering validation, infrastructure support, industrial automation, or related technical disciplines preferred., * Join a team of skilled engineers committed to delivering highly reliable solutions for the process control industry.

• Gain hands-on experience with both established Foxboro DCS systems and next-generation Software-Defined Automation (SDA) technologies.

• Influence the quality, reliability, and success of products deployed in critical industrial environments worldwide.

• Develop deep knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, networking, virtualization, and modern software technologies.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

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