Senior Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking a strong and versatile engineer to join our team in either Raleigh, North Carolina OR Florham Park, NJ. Our electronics test team is focused on developing tools and applications used to support automated testing and qualification of transfer switch and/or Power Control System products and components. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated by the idea of working on custom solutions with cutting edge technologies that make a difference. The candidate will be a part of the Electronics Engineering team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work through all phases of the software development lifecycle (gathering requirements, design, development, testing, validation, and maintenance) in an agile environment. Analyze, enhance, customize, and adapt current products and solutions for testing electronic control and communication products. Develop tools (both software and hardware) to automate the collection of test data and/or facilitate system configurations and troubleshooting Develop new test scripts using object-oriented programming techniques (Python preferred) Read requirements Write test cases Write test scripts covering test cases Debug and troubleshoot test scripts Fix automated test scripts (if any problems found) Establish, monitor, and maintain automated testing scripts and framework. Improve code base. Design more efficient testing. Utilize Agile Development in cooperation with project team members and participates in daily Scrum and tri-weekly Sprint close/open. Performs periodic code review and version control. Maintains good documentation of the product under test/development and test processes/procedures. Tests solutions in controlled, real situations before releasing to production. Run test cases Provide test results Participate in the defect management process. Develops test and qualification strategies, and procedures. Conducts industry research on new technology and solutions. Configure automated tests to execute reliably and efficiently in CI/CD environments. Leads the definition and execution of test plans and test automation code. 3+ years of experience working with embedded systems. 5+ years of progressive software development experience with object-oriented programming languages. Proficient in Python. Experience with Robot Framework and PyTest. Experience working with OpenCV. Comfort developing and executing test plans. Maintain and expand our existing test automation framework and test coverage. Experience conducting manual/automated test. Experience with test driven development. Experience managing defects discovered on the testing process. Familiarity with source control tools (GIT, Subversion, etc). Familiarity utilizing bug tracking and requirement tools (Jira, Jama, etc.). Experience developing cross-platform applications Working knowledge of CAN, USB, RS232, R485, Ethernet, SNMP, MODBUS, and/or other communication protocols. Hardware design experience. Build, modify and enhance test racks and test setups. Additional Desired Qualifications: Experience working with Qt applications. Experience working with Squish. Experience working with embedded Linux platforms (Raspberry Pi, TI SDK, Beaglebone, etc.) Experience with lab equipment (power supply, meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) Experience improving and maintaining the efficiency of the test process/tooling. Experience with LabView. COMPUTER/INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS: Proficient using personal computers with office applications, and analysis tools. Proficient using compilers, debuggers, programmers, other software development tools. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent COMPETENCIES: Ability to think and work independently Highly organized with close attention to detail Self-disciplined with the ability to learn and manage work with minimal supervision or direction Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; able to handle shifting priorities Excellent written and oral communication (procedures, requirements and reports) Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to lead a project. Willingness to travel (overnight) to support customers or production sites or to attend training. (