Software Test and Automation Engineer

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands. The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com. Sensus, a Xylem brand, helps a wide range of public service providers – from utilities to cities to industrial complexes and campuses – do more with their infrastructure to improve quality of life in their communities. We enable our customers to reach farther through the application of technology and data-driven insights that deliver efficiency and responsiveness. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications technologies, data analytics and services. Learn more at sensus.com and follow SensusGlobal on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. THE ROLE: Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Solution Integration Engineer who will provide end-to-end Solution Integration Validation (manual/automated test) support to Sensus product lines. Products include Water, Gas, and Electric meters, Automatic Meter Infrastructure (AMI) smart points, in-home-displays, installation tools, head-end systems, and more. The candidate will also work closely with software and hardware developers to insure the full integration of quality products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and execute comprehensive test plans for product and system verification Log detailed defect records for SW/FW engineering, including step-by-step instructions to recreate the fault Develop and execute manual and automated test suites Drive and help to establish best practices and testing processes Ability to work closely with IT, hardware, software, and firmware engineers to assist in debugging, test, and development end-to-end smart grid technologies Test all aspects of system including meter, base station, head end, and user interface behaviors Ability to help develop, set up, and manage test environments Previous Co-Op / Internship in software development organizations a big plus \ Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, with both local/remote sites MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1-5 years of experience in firmware or software validation. BS in Engineering/Computer Science Experience with C#, Java, or C++ programming languages Coursework, CO-OP, or Internship experience working with Software, Data Networking, operating systems, or computer architecture Strong oral and written communication skills are essential Work collaboratively within a team environment of other engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards Knowledge of Oracle / SQL databases big plus Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment of engineers to meet aggressive goals and high quality standards 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.) Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility 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.) Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements. Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED