Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life?saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Founded in ****, ASEM has actively participated in the evolution of digital information technologies and today we operate in the markets of Industrial Automation, Test, Measurement with a complete range of industrial PCs and monitors and a complete range of HMI, control, remote assistance, and Industrial IoT gateways, characterized by our own hardware, firmware, software, mechanical and system design capability. Since **** we have been part of the American multinational group Rockwell Automation, a leading player operating in the industrial automation sector with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA). As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will drive the testing strategy and execution for FactoryTalk® OptixTM, a modern visualization platform that accelerates value delivery through innovative technologies, scalable deployment, and seamless integration with industrial systems. You will act as the technical reference for testing activities, owning the test infrastructure (including hardware and PLC-based environments), defining best practices, and guiding other test engineers across global teams. This role combines deep technical expertise, hands?on hardware/PLC capability, and leadership in test strategy and execution. You will report to the Test & Technical Project Manager and have a hybrid schedule working in Verona, Italy.
Your Responsibilities:
Define and guide the test strategy for the product, across functional, integration, system, and performance testing
Be a Test Lead,



coordinating testing activities within the team and across global teams
Mentor other test engineers, promoting technical growth and best practices
Represent testing in architectural discussions, design reviews, and release planning
Identify inefficiencies in the testing process and lead improvement projects
Manage the test infrastructure, including hardware setups, lab environments, and network configurations
Configure PLCs and industrial devices used for validation
Design and evolve end-to-end test environments that reflect real industrial scenarios
Ensure reliability, scalability, and reproducibility of hardware?based test setups
Guide the evolution of the test automation framework (Python, Squish)
Ensure appropriate test coverage of new and changed functionality
Lead integration of automated tests in the CI/CD pipeline
Define quality gates and metrics to support release decisions
Collaborate with developers, architects, product managers, and global teams to ensure product quality
Support requirements analysis and contribute to architectural decisions from a testability perspective
Communicate testing status, risks, and quality metrics to partners
Essentials - You Will Have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years of experience in software testing, including automation
Experience designing and building test strategies for complex software products
Solid programming skills in Python (and familiarity with C++, C#, or .NET)
Hands?on experience with PLCs and industrial hardware configuration
Experience managing test environments, including hardware, networks, and virtualization (VMWare)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test integration
Experience with Agile/Scrum and SAFe




Experience being a technical leader / test lead
English skills
Preferred - You Might Also Have:
Direct experience in the Industrial Automation industry
Experience with HMI and Visualization software testing
Experience with distributed systems, scalability, and performance testing
Experience leading test teams
Knowledge of modular software architecture and testability principles
Experience with Squish or similar UI automation tools
What We Offer:
Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
On-demand digital course library for professional development
Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
Employee Assistance Program
Personalised wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
and other local benefits!
The salary range for this position is between 37,600,00 – 56,400,00 EUR annual, this includes all bonuses.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
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📌 Senior Software Test Engineer (Verona)
🏢 Rockwell Automation
📍 Verona