Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Location: Remote – Midwest Region (WI, IN, MI, IL)

Company Overview: Ingersoll Rand has a 160‑year legacy of technology leadership embedded in a startup spirit. We produce innovative flow creation and life science technologies, including compressors and precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers. Our products span life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more.

The Software Test Engineer ensures the quality and reliability of Precision Fastening Tools and Controllers through comprehensive system testing of legacy and new products. The role requires rigorous testing, issue reproduction, customer collaboration, documentation, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.

• Design and execute test cases for legacy and new products to meet specifications and quality standards, updating test plans and adding automation.
• Reproduce and analyze customer‑reported issues, facilitate root‑cause analysis, and validate fixes.
• Collaborate with the service team and development teams to resolve customer issues, analyze feedback, and travel to customer sites as needed.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation, including plans, cases, and bug reports, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to enhancing testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends to apply best practices and innovative techniques.
• Work with product managers and engineers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and mentor junior team members.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands‑on system testing for products connected over TCP/IP networks.
• 5+ years of experience working with external customers.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis.
• Clear test documentation and effective communication of results.
• Collaboration in cross‑functional teams and agile environments.

• Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Knowledge of Zigbee or 802.15.4 communication testing.
• Application of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering concepts during testing.
• Knowledge of Fieldbus or MES tool protocols.
• Experience testing companion mobile applications for devices with BLE or Wi‑Fi.
• Experience with automated testing techniques.
• Experience installing, upgrading, and running software on Windows and Linux.
• Black‑box testing expertise for software functionality, serial, BLE and Wi‑Fi communication.
• Expertise in testing remote (web) and local (on‑product) user interfaces.
• Expertise in measuring and testing product performance.
• Requirements analysis and test case development skill.
• Proficiency with bug tracking tools such as JIRA.

Remote‑based position with up to 25% travel to PTL locations, customer sites, and industry events.

$100,000–$120,000, excluding incentive opportunities. Eligible for discretionary and nondiscretionary annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

Ingersoll Rand offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grant.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.