Full-Time

Test Automation Lead Engineer

Posted on 9/10/2025

Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric

10,001+ employees

Global industrial automation software and devices.

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hybrid

Hybrid work setup where team members can work both from home and at the office.

Category
QA & Testing (2)
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Required Skills
PowerShell
Agile
Python
JavaScript
Git
C#
Selenium
DevOps
Requirements
  • 10+ Year’s of testing experience with one or more of the following test automation tools: Appium, Selenium, TestStack.White, Coded UI
  • Possess knowledge of programming languages like C#, PowerShell, Python and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with DevOps, TFS, MTM, GIT
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies including Microsoft Hyper-V or VMWare installation and administration
  • Possess a burning desire to get into automation, coupled with programming experience and a strong work ethic
  • Skilled at producing clear, concise test plans from specifications or verbal communications
  • Demonstrated pattern of going beyond your test plan when you see something that looks odd, then understand why it behaved that way, and to see if a problem exists
  • High attention to detail with proven ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities of various sizes and complexities. A track record of making things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires you to use your initiative, imagination, and common sense to be successful
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate and work successfully with teams across the organization. Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • An appreciation for pragmatism and simplicity in solutions
Responsibilities
  • Working with the test automation team for developing testing strategy of the project, determining the appropriate balance of manual and automated tests, as well as the types of tests (UI Automation, functional automation, performance/load, and so on)
  • Supporting to develop automated test frameworks and test cases for the different types of tests employed
  • Executing and reporting on the full testing suite of both manual and automated tests
  • Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
  • Generating new ideas, for improving the quality and productivity of the team
  • Be proactive in keeping your skills fresh
  • Reviewing and providing detailed feedback on peers' design and code
  • Providing accurate estimates and effectively communicate status
  • Engaging in agile guidelines and a culture of continuous improvement
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent. A relevant master’s degree or equivalent experience is advantageous
  • Shows leadership skills when working in teams
  • Experience with Agile software development (particularly Scrum)
  • Understanding guidelines for agile testing on a Scrum team
  • Experience using a test case management system
  • Be accurate and deliver quality
  • Excellent, collaborative teammate with good communication skills to match
  • Adaptable and flexible in meeting demands. Relentless and passionate to get the job done
  • Proactive –take responsibility and own the solution within a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous environment
  • Work well under pressure and thrive in a demanding environment. Excellence is an expectation
  • Demonstrated proactivity in capitalizing on opportunities and resolving issues
  • Intellectually curious – prepared to challenge and be challenged
  • Constantly strive to learn new technologies and look for ways to stay up to date in this rapidly changing industry

Emerson provides automation technology for critical industries. It supplies software and intelligent devices that monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes in settings like power plants, chemical facilities, and factories. Its products include sensors, controllers, measurement instruments, and software that work together to automate operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency. Unlike many peers, Emerson has narrowed its focus from a broad conglomerate to a dedicated industrial automation company, combining hardware, software, and services and expanding through targeted acquisitions (such as National Instruments) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. Its goal is to help modern industries run more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated systems that manage complex processes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1890

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Software and Systems orders surged 23% in Q1 FY2026, driving high-margin backlog growth.
  • $7.9B backlog with 1.13 book-to-bill ensures 6.2% annual revenue growth through 2028.
  • Free cash flow hit $1.30B in Q1 2026, funding $10B shareholder returns by 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Rockwell Automation captures 15-20% of Emerson's automation share via FactoryTalk in 12-24 months.
  • Schneider Electric undercuts Emerson's 8.9% valve share, causing revenue misses like Q1 2026's $30M.
  • Weak Europe and China demand compresses margins below 17% pretax within 6-12 months.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • AspenTech AVA AI platform embeds agentic AI into industrial workflows using first-principles models.
  • $8.2B National Instruments acquisition bolsters test and measurement for semiconductors and aerospace.
  • Seven segments deliver specialized valves, actuators, and software across process and discrete automation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 17th, 2026
Emerson Electric lifts 2026 EPS guidance, announces $250M buyback in $10B shareholder return plan

Emerson Electric reported first-quarter results that exceeded earnings expectations, raised its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance and announced a $250 million share buyback as part of a broader plan to return $10 billion to shareholders by 2028. Despite the positive results, shares fell 5.7%. Management highlighted priorities including electrification, energy security, nearshoring and AI-enhanced software, aiming to align its automation portfolio with long-term infrastructure trends. The company's narrative projects $21.3 billion in revenue and $3.3 billion in earnings by 2028, requiring 6.2% annual revenue growth. However, risks remain around uneven demand in Europe and China, which could offset gains from emerging growth areas. Analysts' fair value estimate of $164.51 suggests a 24% upside from current levels.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 2nd, 2026
Emerson Electric shares rise 25.6% over 52 weeks but trail Industrial sector ETF's 31.7% gain

Emerson Electric, a Saint Louis-based technology and software company valued at $84.7 billion, has seen its shares rise 25.6% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's 31.7% gain during the same period. The stock trades 8.7% below its 52-week high of $165.15, reached on 11 February. Over the past three months, shares surged 14.7%, slightly trailing the industrial sector ETF's 15.9% gain. Emerson's Q4 2025 results beat expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.46 and revenue of $4.4 billion matching estimates. The company projects full-year earnings between $6.40 and $6.55 per share. Analysts maintain a "moderate buy" consensus rating with a mean price target of $168.25, suggesting 11.6% upside potential.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 23rd, 2026
Emerson Electric secures $2B credit facility amid earnings pressure and weaker guidance

Emerson Electric has entered into a new $2 billion 364-day credit facility with a syndicate of major banks, replacing its previous $3 billion arrangement. The facility, which currently has no borrowings, maintains unused liquidity support for commercial paper and general corporate purposes. The move comes as Emerson faces near-term challenges, including weaker EBITDA performance and softer guidance that pressured its share price in February. Revenue met expectations, but earnings guidance fell short amid margin pressure in key automation segments and uneven end markets in bulk chemicals, Europe and China. The company is positioning itself as a software and automation leader focused on digital and AI-driven solutions. Analysts' revenue projections for 2028 range from $21.3 billion to $21.7 billion, reflecting differing views on long-term growth prospects.

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Feb 13th, 2026
Emerson Electric secures $2B credit facility with JPMorgan Chase, replacing $3B expiring agreement

Emerson Electric has entered into a $2 billion unsecured 364-day credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase, with Bank of America, Citibank and Goldman Sachs participating. The facility supports general corporate purposes, including serving as a liquidity backstop for the company's commercial paper programme, and runs through 9 February 2027. The new agreement replaces Emerson's prior $3 billion 364-day facility dated 11 February 2025, which expired by its terms on 10 February 2026 with no exit fees. There are currently no borrowings outstanding under the new facility, which maintains the company's liquidity and financial flexibility.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 4th, 2026
Emerson Electric Q1 EPS up 6% to $1.46, orders surge 9% on power and semiconductor demand

Emerson Electric reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with underlying orders up 9% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of strong order growth. Underlying sales increased 2%, whilst adjusted earnings per share rose 6% to $1.46. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said growth was driven by demand in power, LNG, semiconductors, life sciences, and aerospace and defence. The company's backlog reached $7.9 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13. Software and Systems orders jumped 23%, whilst Test and Measurement orders climbed 20%. Free cash flow reached $602 million with a 14% margin. Management said a software contract renewal timing issue reduced first-quarter sales growth by approximately one percentage point. The company expects full-year free cash flow growth of about 10%.

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