Fortune Brands Innovations
Senior QA Engineer
Fortune Brands Innovations, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sr. QA Engineer to lead black and gray box manual testing for MasterLock connected Lockout/Tagout (cLOTO) platforms. In this role, you will ensure the highest quality and reliability of our web and mobile applications (iOS/Android) as they interact with associated safety devices. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive manual test plans and cases, validate safety-critical workflows, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Collaborating with Product, UX, mobile, firmware, backend and automation QA teams, you will contribute to the safety and effectiveness of systems used in hazardous industrial environments. POSITION LOCATION: San Francisco, CA or North Olmsted, OH – Hybrid role Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for web and mobile applications (iOS/Android), prioritizing high-risk LOTO workflows, and conduct QA engineering for native apps, backend systems, and firmware.
Identify and create test workflows and scenarios based on product requirements, user stories and technical specifications, transforming them into structured and traceable test plans and test cases in TestRail.
Execute thorough tests across browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) and devices (smartphones, tablets, desktops), covering functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing, including validating interactions with BLE-enabled smart locks.
Conduct scenario-based testing to simulate complete operational procedures to identify edge cases and safety concerns.
Document defects in a bug tracking system (JIRA) and prioritize defect reports.
Organize and drive bug scrub meetings with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX designers to prioritize bug fixes, review requirements and user stories, and ensure QA alignment and integration of activities.
Communicate quality risks and test reports to stakeholders, provide insights during sprint planning and reviews, and advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Organize and provide training for remote support testers, review daily testing reports, plan tester/device allocations, and provide testing strategy and priorities while offering hands-on testing support for project milestones.
Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams in an agile/scrum environment, promoting continuous improvement in QA processes, methodologies, and documentation.
Stay updated on industry trends and technologies related to manual testing in safety systems, recommending improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
6+ years of hands-on grey box manual QA testing experience, focusing on web and native mobile applications (iOS/Android) in Agile/Scrum environments.
Proven experience in testing connected devices (IoT) and their software interfaces, including BLE and Wi-Fi technologies, and firmware testing.
Strong understanding of client-server architecture, RESTful APIs, web technologies, mobile OS behavior, Linux/Unix command line tools, Python/shell scripting, and API testing using Postman.
Ability to create clear, traceable test cases and defect reports using Jira and TestRail, plus strong QA methodologies and documentation practices.
Analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform log analysis; adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Articulate technical concepts clearly, champion user experience, and ensure worker safety.
Preferred:
Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
Firmware OTA testing on consumer IoT devices, and manufacturing firmware test support experience.
Experience testing systems in regulated environments or safety-critical applications, using BLE, NFC-enabled, Biometric, Wi-Fi enabled locks or other safety devices.
Basic SQL skills for database verification and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for log parsing.
Additional Information Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $100,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in an annual bonus plan or a role-based incentives plan.
Fortune Brands supports the health and wellness of associates by offering comprehensive benefits, including health plans, a 401(k) with company contributions, product discounts, flexible time off, fertility/adoption benefits, and more. Employee Resource Groups provide inclusivity and belonging.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com.
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings, FBIN postings are hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.
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We are seeking an experienced Sr. QA Engineer to lead black and gray box manual testing for MasterLock connected Lockout/Tagout (cLOTO) platforms. In this role, you will ensure the highest quality and reliability of our web and mobile applications (iOS/Android) as they interact with associated safety devices. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive manual test plans and cases, validate safety-critical workflows, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Collaborating with Product, UX, mobile, firmware, backend and automation QA teams, you will contribute to the safety and effectiveness of systems used in hazardous industrial environments. POSITION LOCATION: San Francisco, CA or North Olmsted, OH – Hybrid role Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for web and mobile applications (iOS/Android), prioritizing high-risk LOTO workflows, and conduct QA engineering for native apps, backend systems, and firmware.
Identify and create test workflows and scenarios based on product requirements, user stories and technical specifications, transforming them into structured and traceable test plans and test cases in TestRail.
Execute thorough tests across browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) and devices (smartphones, tablets, desktops), covering functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing, including validating interactions with BLE-enabled smart locks.
Conduct scenario-based testing to simulate complete operational procedures to identify edge cases and safety concerns.
Document defects in a bug tracking system (JIRA) and prioritize defect reports.
Organize and drive bug scrub meetings with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX designers to prioritize bug fixes, review requirements and user stories, and ensure QA alignment and integration of activities.
Communicate quality risks and test reports to stakeholders, provide insights during sprint planning and reviews, and advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Organize and provide training for remote support testers, review daily testing reports, plan tester/device allocations, and provide testing strategy and priorities while offering hands-on testing support for project milestones.
Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams in an agile/scrum environment, promoting continuous improvement in QA processes, methodologies, and documentation.
Stay updated on industry trends and technologies related to manual testing in safety systems, recommending improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
6+ years of hands-on grey box manual QA testing experience, focusing on web and native mobile applications (iOS/Android) in Agile/Scrum environments.
Proven experience in testing connected devices (IoT) and their software interfaces, including BLE and Wi-Fi technologies, and firmware testing.
Strong understanding of client-server architecture, RESTful APIs, web technologies, mobile OS behavior, Linux/Unix command line tools, Python/shell scripting, and API testing using Postman.
Ability to create clear, traceable test cases and defect reports using Jira and TestRail, plus strong QA methodologies and documentation practices.
Analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform log analysis; adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Articulate technical concepts clearly, champion user experience, and ensure worker safety.
Preferred:
Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
Firmware OTA testing on consumer IoT devices, and manufacturing firmware test support experience.
Experience testing systems in regulated environments or safety-critical applications, using BLE, NFC-enabled, Biometric, Wi-Fi enabled locks or other safety devices.
Basic SQL skills for database verification and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for log parsing.
Additional Information Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $100,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in an annual bonus plan or a role-based incentives plan.
Fortune Brands supports the health and wellness of associates by offering comprehensive benefits, including health plans, a 401(k) with company contributions, product discounts, flexible time off, fertility/adoption benefits, and more. Employee Resource Groups provide inclusivity and belonging.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com.
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings, FBIN postings are hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.
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