QA Engineer-Truss
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.1 day ago
Grand Prairie, TX, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Operate saws and automated cutting equipment to execute functional, regression, end-to-end, and release testing of equipment software and automations.
- Create test strategies, test plans, and test cases in Zephyr, including jobs, cut lists, machine configurations, and other test data.
- Troubleshoot and reproduce equipment and software issues, isolating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software causes.
- Test sequencing, positioning, sensors, safety interlocks, and other machine automation behavior, and verify fixes before release.
- Document defects in JIRA with reproduction steps and evidence such as photos, video, logs, and cut data.
- Work with developers to debug issues, review fixes, and validate software builds on equipment.
- Partner with Mechanical Engineering on final testing, equipment readiness, and software installation and configuration for new customer launches.
- Contribute to release readiness decisions and define plant QA KPIs and metrics.
- Share operator and equipment knowledge with the QA team and mentor new team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience.
- At least 6 years of experience in quality assurance, technical support, field service, or commissioning for industrial cutting equipment or automated manufacturing machinery.
- Hands-on operator experience with saws or other cutting equipment; Alpine equipment experience is strongly preferred.
- Technical support experience working with software development teams on machine-automation troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution.
- Experience installing and configuring manufacturing software on equipment during customer launches or startups.
- Ability to read logs, configuration files, XML, and JSON; Microsoft SQL Server familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with JIRA and a test management tool such as Zephyr or TestRail.
- Knowledge of functional, end-to-end, regression, and acceptance testing strategies and when to apply them.
- Working knowledge of Agile development using Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience in the truss, wall panel, or building components industry is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, verbal communication, teamwork, and independent-working skills.
- Ability to work daily on site at the Grand Prairie, Texas facility, primarily on the plant floor.
Tech Stack
Microsoft SQL Server
Categories
About Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a diversified industrial manufacturer that designs and sells engineered components, equipment, and consumables to OEMs and industrial producers across automotive, food, construction, welding, and test-and-measurement markets. Its portfolio includes brands such as Loma Systems for food inspection equipment and Miller Electric for welding. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, ITW is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE.