Software Test Engineer

Interested in joining our Systems & Software Test Engineering Team?

TA Instruments is seeking a hands-on System & Software Test Engineer to validate the performance and reliability of advanced analytical instruments. This role involves testing across hardware, firmware, and browser-based software layers, with a strong focus on Linux-based systems and embedded workflows.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

Design and execute manual test cases across hardware/software/firmware boundaries
• Validate instrument workflows, error handling, and system-level behavior
• Test browser-based web applications and RESTful APIs
• Use Linux CLI tools and scripting (bash, Python) for log analysis and automation
• Build and deploy embedded systems using BitBake, Yocto, and Docker
• Operate lab instruments under varied conditions and document results in Jira/Confluence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and troubleshoot issues

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in CS, EE, ME, Physics, or related field
• 3+ years testing complex systems involving embedded software or physical devices

Technical Skills:

• Linux command-line proficiency and shell scripting
• BitBake/Yocto build systems and containerization (Docker)
• Serial communication protocols (RS-232, USB, Ethernet, CAN)
• Experience testing APIs, RESTful services, and validating data integrity.
• Familiarity with tools like oscilloscopes, serial terminals, and log analyzers
• Version control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), documentation (Confluence)
• Simple automation scripts (bash, Python, etc.)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with scientific instruments (thermal analysis, rheology, etc.)
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 or ISO 9001 standards
• Exposure to test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, TestComplete)

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.