Senior DCS System Test Engineer

Posted: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/16/2026 08:26:38
Indexed on: 04/16/2026 08:26:38

Location: Foxboro, MA, 02035, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Schneider Electric USA, Inc is hiring!

Description:

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $127, 000 - $152, 400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DCS System Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with industrial process automation and a strong background in test engineering of a distributed system. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation DCS system.

Become a key part of our team and watch your technical knowledge and skills grow! This job provides plenty of hands-on and test lead opportunities with virtual machines, ethernet networking, containerization, test automation, distributed system technologies, and more.

What will you do?
  • Design and execute test plans and test cases for the Next Generation DCS system.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure efficient and comprehensive test coverage.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot system issues and performance bottlenecks.
  • Utilize DCS domain expertise to validate system-wide Non-Functional Requirements such as performance, stability, and scalability.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, including CI/CD.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
  • Experience in industrial automation, control systems, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with DCS system architectures and hybrid distributed control methodologies.
  • In-depth domain knowledge and hands-on experience with Schneider DCS and M580 PLC systems, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC 61449, IEC 61131, OPC-UA, and others as applicable.
  • Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proven experience in test automation with a strong background in Robot Framework, Test Complete, and Selenium, or equivalent toolsets.

Who will you report to?

This role will report to the SW QA Engineering Senior Technical Manager

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Solid experience working in the role of a Software Test Engineer.
  • Experience with testing a distributed system.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Good understanding of ethernet networking.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $127, 000 - $152, 400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DCS System Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with industrial process automation and a strong background in test engineering of a distributed system. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our next-generation DCS system.

Become a key part of our team and watch your technical knowledge and skills grow! This job provides plenty of hands-on and test lead opportunities with virtual machines, ethernet networking, containerization, test automation, distributed system technologies, and more.

What will you do?
  • Design and execute test plans and test cases for the Next Generation DCS system.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure efficient and comprehensive test coverage.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot system issues and performance bottlenecks.
  • Utilize DCS domain expertise to validate system-wide Non-Functional Requirements such as performance, stability, and scalability.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, including CI/CD.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
  • Experience in industrial automation, control systems, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with DCS system architectures and hybrid distributed control methodologies.
  • In-depth domain knowledge and hands-on experience with Schneider DCS and M580 PLC systems, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC 61449, IEC 61131, OPC-UA, and others as applicable.
  • Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proven experience in test automation with a strong background in Robot Framework, Test Complete, and Selenium, or equivalent toolsets.

Who will you report to?

This role will report to the SW QA Engineering Senior Technical Manager

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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