Software Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Minitab is looking for a high performing Software Quality Engineer that has a passion for quality and testing. Additionally, this individual will demonstrate growing autonomy, professional curiosity, and an eagerness to find new ways to improve the product they are working on while contributing as part of a highly collaborative team. 

At Minitab, you'll do more than build software, you'll help transform the future of manufacturing. Every day, the world's leading manufacturers rely on Minitab to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce waste, and make smarter, data-driven decisions that power better factories and better products. Our smart manufacturing platform connects data across the enterprise to uncover hidden capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, optimize machine performance, simulate improvements before implementation, and accelerate innovation through advanced analytics and experimental design. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with passionate, talented colleagues who are solving meaningful, real-world challenges for global industry leaders. With more than 250,000 users, 30,000 organizations, and 90% of the Fortune 100 trusting Minitab, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing your career in a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment where your ideas matter.

The Role:  

• Work as part of a project team with particular emphasis on both user-view testing and statistical verification.
• Participate in the development of new features; including design reviews, test plan design and execution, documentation reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and coding tasks.
• Develop and execute test plans for new or enhanced features in developed products and supporting components, including white and black box test strategies.
• Develop, verify, and maintain software testing tools and output, including automated test frameworks, scripts and utilities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of areas in developed products and supporting components.
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge of testing tools, techniques, and processes.
• With experience, develop the ability to contribute to small development projects with increasing responsibility.
• As your skills grow, collaborate with team members on testing approaches, application knowledge, and technical knowledge. 

The Candidate:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, IST, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience required.
• At least two years of internship, co-op, research, or professional experience in software development, research, or product testing for commercial software.
• Working knowledge of Minitab Software and/or competitor statistical analysis software packages.
• Experience with software testing and familiarity with testing frameworks. 

We are seeking local candidates located within a commutable distance of State College, PA.

Skills:  

• Good investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. 
• Proven ability to think logically and methodically. 
• Above average computing skills, including a general knowledge of microcomputers, operating systems, and application packages.
• Ability and initiative to work effectively both independently and as a member of a development team.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. 

 

 

Our Benefits:

HEALTH INSURANCE : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is provided at no cost for full-time employees upon date of hire. Low co-pay pharmacy benefit and affordable family coverage plan is available. Short and Long Term Disability is fully paid by Minitab. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides guidance for personal issue and information on other Work Life Matters.

LIFE INSURANCE : Group Term Life Insurance is provided at no cost for full-time employees at three times employee base salary. Minitab provides eligible employees the opportunity to purchase Voluntary Life Insurance for themselves and eligible dependents at affordable rates.

RETIREMENT PLANNING: A 401k Retirement Plan with T. Rowe Price is provided with eligible employee contribution immediately. Minitab will match dollar for dollar up to the first 6% of employee's contribution. Employees are fully vested in the Minitab, LLC 401(k) Retirement Plan upon date of hire.

PAID TIME OFF : Paid holidays, as well as 4 weeks of annual paid time off are provided. The annual paid time off increases one week every five years.

HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  The pursuit of ongoing development is important and valued at Minitab. In support of this value, Minitab offers tuition and related expenses assistance for both higher education and other professional development.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - Pre-tax Deductions. Parking and Transit - Pre-Tax Deductions.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE : We offer a hybrid work model for eligible positions.

PREMIUM BENEFITS : At our State College, PA Headquarters, there is an onsite gym, indoor swimming pool, yoga studio, movie theater, outdoor sand volleyball court, game room, arcade room and even a golf simulator. Personal training and nutrition counseling is available upon request.

 

 

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job application remains open until filled.