SW QA Engineer

About the Role

As a Software QA Engineer at Siemens Digital Industries Software, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products by validating new features and thoroughly testing their behavior. You will apply your knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, analytical thinking, and test automation capabilities to support software development. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong foundation in engineering and analytical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the quality of our products by validating new features and thoroughly testing their behavior.
• Apply finite element methods along with core principles from strength of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to support analysis and verification activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and rapidly grow test cases that cover both the UI and API layers of Simlab.
• Document testing processes and results with clarity and precision.
• Support automation efforts through Python-based test development and data processing.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges.

Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to approach problems with clarity and creativity.
• Solid understanding of core mechanical engineering principles, including basic finite element methods, strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and vector algebra.
• Foundational experience with automation and scripting, especially using Python.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office tools to create clear and effective documentation and reports.
• Flexibility to work comfortably across both Windows and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software or exposure to a software testing environment.
• Practical familiarity with test automation frameworks such as pytest, Ranorex, Playwright, or similar tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices, along with experience using version control systems like Git and issue-tracking tools such as Jira.

What You'll Learn

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will gain hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, CI/CD practices, and version control systems. You will also develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and learn to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Resume Tip

When applying for this role, be sure to highlight your relevant coursework, projects, or experiences in mechanical engineering, test automation, and software development. Emphasize your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provide specific examples of how you have applied these skills in previous roles or projects.