Part Time Software Tester Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
1. Read and understand technical specifications and requirements to develop test cases for software testing
2. Set up, test and release production software in accordance with established practices
3. Coordinate the testing/integration of multiple systems used on board the locomotive
4. Communicate problems/defects found during test in accordance with the established procedures
5. Participate in process improvements directed at improving software quality by working towards improving EMD's application of the EN50657:2017 standard.
6. Automate test cases and participate in the maintenance of the test automation architecture.
7. This position will likely require shift work. While there is flexibility, the position will require non-traditional shifts, such as a shift that would start at 7AM or end at 7 PM
8. Maintenance of software test lab under the guidance of a lab manager located in LaGrange
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
• At least 1 year of technical experience in a software or hardware lab environment or other comparable job experience;
• Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and support assertions with data; ability to make decisions based on facts;
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of team environment;
• Strong customer interaction skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Preferred:
• 3 to 5 years of technical experience relevant to the lab management key job elements;
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;
• Motion - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Occasional verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment - Position is consistent with standard office environment;
• Emotional Demands - High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish mission success;
• Safety - Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.