Software Test Engineer $35.00 - $53.00/ Hr. ***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA*** As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And were not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available. Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive. The Software Test Engineer 2 is responsible for creating test plans, writing automated test scripts, firmware testing, researching software issues, and may include parameter maintenance and writing design documentation and requirements. This is done under supervision from the Software Engineering Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Creates detailed software test plans designed to cover both validation and verification of a new or modified software feature. Develops automated software test scripts. Researches and reports all software anomalies in bug tracking software. Researches software issues and communicates them effectively to internal customers. Releases standard and emergency software versions. Researches parameter and setting updates by interviewing programmers, electrical and mechanical engineers, service, and applications staff, also by running tests on machines using new software features. Creates test methods and test plans for testing of firmware. This may include the creation of new software test tools. Presents ideas relating to software testing or other issues clearly, using Microsoft Office applications when appropriate. Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc. Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities Supervised Employees This job does not have any supervisory activities. 0 Qualifications To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle. Experience with a scripting language. Comfortable working in Windows and Linux environments. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of common testing methodologies. Experience reading technical documentation. Experience working with version control. Experience in automating a task with a scripting language. Education Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Major Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics Minimum Years of Experience 2-4 years Language Skills Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public. Mathematical Skills Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus. Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking and work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must have the capability to deal with a variety of abstract and/or concrete variables. In addition, will need to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity Duration Sitting Frequently Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Bending (neck) Frequently Bending (waist) Rarely Squatting Rarely Twisting (neck) Occasionally Twisting (waist) Occasionally Climbing Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching (above shoulder level) Occasionally Reaching (below shoulder level) Occasionally Hand Use Duration Repetitive use of hand Frequently Simple grasping Frequently Power grasping Occasionally Fine manipulation Frequently Pushing & Pulling Frequently Vision Required Close vision Yes Distance vision Yes Color vision Yes Peripheral vision Yes Depth perception Yes Adjust focus Yes Lifting Requirements Duration 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 51-60 lbs. Never 61+ lbs. Never Equipment Use Duration This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc. Frequently Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise Level The noise level in the work environment is usually: Moderate and occasionally loud Work Environment Duration This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment Frequently Employee will work around machining or on the production floor Occasionally Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration Rarely Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles Never Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat Never Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock Never