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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Progress Rail
- **Location:** Muncie, IN, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Maintenance, Test Case, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53b24dc780cdb341

## About the Role

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering., * At least 1 year of technical experience in a software or hardware lab environment or other comparable job experience;

 * Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills;
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and support assertions with data; ability to make decisions based on facts;
 * Self-motivated with a strong sense of team environment;
 * Strong customer interaction skills;
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Preferred:

 * 3 to 5 years of technical experience relevant to the lab management key job elements;
 * Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

 * Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;
 * Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;
 * Vision/Hearing Requirements - Occasional verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
 * Work Environment - Position is consistent with standard office environment;
 * Emotional Demands - High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish mission success;
 * Safety - Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.

## Description

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations., 1. Read and understand technical specifications and requirements to develop test cases for software testing

 2. Set up, test and release production software in accordance with established practices
 3. Coordinate the testing/integration of multiple systems used on board the locomotive
 4. Communicate problems/defects found during test in accordance with the established procedures
 5. Participate in process improvements directed at improving software quality by working towards improving EMD's application of the EN50657:2017 standard.
 6. Automate test cases and participate in the maintenance of the test automation architecture.
 7. This position will likely require shift work. While there is flexibility, the position will require non-traditional shifts, such as a shift that would start at 7AM or end at 7 PM
 8. Maintenance of software test lab under the guidance of a lab manager located in LaGrange


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