167 Test Engineer jobs in Chicago

• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python to ensure robust and reliable software performance.
• Perform testing for seed sensing and related agricultural applications to ensure software compatibility with hardware systems.
• Validate and test software functionality in Electronic Control Units (ECUs) .
• T est systems communicating via Controller Area Network (CAN) protocols, focusing on J1939 .
• Analyze test results, identify and document issues, and collaborate with development teams to implement solutions.
• Enhance and maintain testing frameworks to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align testing activities with project objectives.

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience :
  • Strong experience in Python automation testing and test framework development.
  • Familiarity with seed sensing technologies and agricultural systems is highly desirable.
  • Hands-on experience testing ECUs in automotive or agricultural domains.
  • Knowledge of CAN Communication protocols and standards, particularly J1939 .

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison, St #310, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision. Normally assigned the complex aspects of systems work. Perform all testing activities of new and existing software products. Perform systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing and ensure timely, quality results. Write clean code using object-oriented programming language Java, Data Structures. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution. Analyze business requirements to develop and execute manual and automation test cases and validate the functionalities, code quality, and report test results. Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution. Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed. REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Test Developer, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Full stack SDET QA (Front end, API & Non- Functional testing); (2) Test automation framework design and development; (3) Testing functional or object- oriented coding experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Data Structure and JavaScript; (4) Automating Restful Web Services from scratch using Spring Boot application; POSTMAN, Karate API and JMeter tools; BDD, TDD, continuous integration, code review practice; (5) Functional and automation testing of web applications, Testing and creating test frameworks from scratch for Webservices and UI using Automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and languages like Java, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Gherkins; Junit/TestNG; (6) Writing complex data base queries using SQL, Oracle or other DB languages; (7) DevOps concepts and tools such as CI/CD, Jenkins, Git; (8) End-to-end functional and system integration testing for software application and developing test scripts, test cases, and test data; (9) AWS cloud watch; (10) 3 years working on an Agile team with Agile/Lean practices; and (11) Micro service Architecture.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via , search (Software Test Engineer / Reference # R000315433 ) . #LI-DNI

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates:

July 20, 2025 - November 19, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Overview

Software Quality Assurance test engineer for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software applications. Is responsible for testing, identifying defects and incorrect implementations, and working closely with developers and product owners to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Job Summary/Basic Function :

This role involves manual and automation testing of both software and hardware. Domain knowledge of electronics manufacturing environments in which these applications will be used is required to ensure the products meet the expected requirements and quality standards.

Test Case Design and Collaboration

• Work closely with the product team to understand the requirements of new features

• Work closely with the development team to understand the design implementations that will meet the requirements

• Work closely with the release management team to ensure the project plan stays on schedule or is updated as necessary

• Work closely with the product support team to understand customer defect reports that need to be reproduced and fixed

• Design the test plans and cases to be executed for the new features and bug fixes, and register them into the test

management tools

• Work with team members and other stakeholders to review test plans before execution

Test Execution and Analysis

• Prepare and maintain test environments that include both software and hardware

• Execute test plans and cases

• Analyze and document the results in the test management tools

• Identify and report any defects found into the bug tracking system

• Execute other testing as needed, including system integration, performance, automation, and regression.

Other

• Prepare test documentation as required for the SQA process that approves product releases

• Attend daily and weekly meetings to discuss and present testing status

• Travel to customer sites to provide expert level technical support when requested (not frequent but should be expected)

What You'll Bring:

• Responsible for test case design, manual and automated test execution, and defect investigation and reporting of MES software applications used in electronics manufacturing environment

• Works closely with the product, development, release management, and support teams to ensure a high quality product is developed and released to the market that is free from defects and meets the requirements of stakeholders

• Attend daily and weekly team meetings to discuss and present testing status and quality reports

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field

• 5+ years of experience in manual testing of enterprise level software applications

• Experience in software integration testing with hardware is preferred

• Knowledge of database concepts and testing techniques and experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server

• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols and experience with configuring and troubleshooting networked computer systems

• Experience with MS Windows and Linux-based OS (Ubuntu, CentOS preferred)

• Experience with defect and test management tools (JIRA, Xray, TestLink, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Agile software testing methodologies and tools

• Strong analytical skills and Ability to identify, analyze, and document software defects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively with developers to resolve them

• Ability to create clear and concise documentation of test procedures and results

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment that includes remote members in international locations

Other Requirements:

• Travel is required 10%-20% to customers sites to provide expert level product support when requested

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes and systems

• Experience using test automation frameworks and tools for test execution (UIPath preferred)

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• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for embedded products in a Linux environment.
• Execute test plans, analyze results, and identify potential software and hardware issues.
• Collaborate with development engineers to enhance test strategies and troubleshoot problems.
• Ensure the quality and performance of test and measurement products.
• Document test cases, procedures, and results effectively.
• Work independently while contributing to a high-performance team environment.

• 2+ years of experience developing software for a Linux environment .
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience working in a collaborative development environment .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (BSCS or BSCE).

• Knowledge of video concepts and display technologies .
• Experience with Linux shell scripting .
• Understanding of network protocols .
• Proficiency in C or C++ programming.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison, St #310, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision. Normally assigned the complex aspects of systems work. Perform all testing activities of new and existing software products. Perform systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing and ensure timely, quality results. Write clean code using object-oriented programming language Java, Data Structures. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution. Analyze business requirements to develop and execute manual and automation test cases and validate the functionalities, code quality, and report test results. Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution. Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed.

REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Test Developer, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Full stack SDET QA (Front end, API & Non-Functional testing); (2) Test automation framework design and development; (3) Testing functional or object-oriented coding experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Data Structure and JavaScript; (4) Automating Restful Web Services from scratch using Spring Boot application; POSTMAN, Karate API and JMeter tools; BDD, TDD, continuous integration, code review practice; (5) Functional and automation testing of web applications, Testing and creating test frameworks from scratch for Webservices and UI using Automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and languages like Java, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Gherkins; Junit/TestNG; (6) Writing complex data base queries using SQL, Oracle or other DB languages; (7) DevOps concepts and tools such as CI/CD, Jenkins, Git; (8) End-to-end functional and system integration testing for software application and developing test scripts, test cases, and test data; (9) AWS cloud watch; (10) 3 years working on an Agile team with Agile/Lean practices; and (11) Micro service Architecture.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates:

July 20, 2025 - November 19, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

• Responsible for test case design, manual and automated test execution, and defect investigation and reporting of MES software applications used in electronics manufacturing environment
• Works closely with the product, development, release management, and support teams to ensure a high quality product is developed and released to the market that is free from defects and meets the requirements of stakeholders
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings to discuss and present testing status and quality reports

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in manual testing of enterprise level software applications
• Experience in software integration testing with hardware is preferred
• Knowledge of database concepts and testing techniques and experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols and experience with configuring and troubleshooting networked computer systems
• Experience with MS Windows and Linux-based OS (Ubuntu, CentOS preferred)
• Experience with defect and test management tools (JIRA, Xray, TestLink, etc.)

• Strong understanding of Agile software testing methodologies and tools
• Strong analytical skills and Ability to identify, analyze, and document software defects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively with developers to resolve them
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation of test procedures and results
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment that includes remote members in international locations

• Travel is required 10%-20% to customers sites to provide expert level product support when requested
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes and systems
• Experience using test automation frameworks and tools for test execution (UIPath preferred)

Your work shapes the world at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison, St #310, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision. Normally assigned the complex aspects of systems work. Perform all testing activities of new and existing software products. Perform systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing and ensure timely, quality results. Write clean code using object-oriented programming language Java, Data Structures. Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution. Analyze business requirements to develop and execute manual and automation test cases and validate the functionalities, code quality, and report test results. Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution. Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed. REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, plus 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Test Developer, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Full stack SDET QA (Front end, API & Non-Functional testing); (2) Test automation framework design and development; (3) Testing functional or object-oriented coding experience in modern programming languages such as Java, Data Structure and JavaScript; (4) Automating Restful Web Services from scratch using Spring Boot application; POSTMAN, Karate API and JMeter tools; BDD, TDD, continuous integration, code review practice; (5) Functional and automation testing of web applications, Testing and creating test frameworks from scratch for Webservices and UI using Automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and languages like Java, and BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Gherkins; Junit/TestNG; (6) Writing complex database queries using SQL, Oracle or other DB languages; (7) DevOps concepts and tools such as CI/CD, Jenkins, Git; (8) End-to-end functional and system integration testing for software application and developing test scripts, test cases, and test data; (9) AWS cloud watch; (10) 3 years working on an Agile team with Agile/Lean practices; and (11) Micro service Architecture.

Summary pay range: $95,640.00 - $155,400.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at