Senior Test Analyst

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

We have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Test Analyst to join our corporate IT team. This role is working onsite and can be based at our corporate offices in Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL (near O'Hare). Fully remote work or alternative work locations will not be considered.

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will be responsible for leading the testing efforts within a project or team. Your role will involve coordinating with stakeholders, analyzing requirements, designing test strategies, executing tests, and ensuring the overall quality of deliverables.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test plans.

• Provide guidance to testers and provide directions on test script documentation and review once they are ready.

• Oversee the manual and automated test execution ensuring thorough coverage of functional requirements.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the testing process.

• Implement corrective actions based on the root cause analysis of the defects.

• Track Production and UAT defects and ensure the counts are within the threshold defined.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including developers, product managers, and clients, to provide status updates, escalate issues, and solicit feedback.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align testing activities with overall project goals and timelines.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or a combination of education/training and work experience equivalent to an advanced degree.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to effectively exchange ideas and information and effectively relate to others in order to accomplish work responsibilities.

• 5+ years of testing experience with 2+ different industries.

• 2+ years of overseeing testing teams (including internal testers and vendor partners) spanning multiple technologies and multiple testing types: Functional (including integration/system/data migrations etc.), automation, performance and security.

• Demonstrated ability to lead vendors/contractors with appropriate measurable quality goals for a project and KPIs for the individuals in the team.

• 2+ years of hands-on coding/test automation scripting experience and can demonstrate ability to understand and articulate overall architecture of previously worked projects.

• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally, to interact fully across the global Komatsu organization, with affiliates, dealers, and customers.

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago