Engineer 3, Test Automation

Chamberlain Group•Elmhurst, IL

19h

About The Position

The Engineer 3, Test Automation assists with the design and implementation of automated test machines, including their mechanical, hardware, and software components, to verify Chamberlain products. The role develops automated tests using NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other testing frameworks to cover significant permutations of product behavior and validate features. It ensures coverage of new and existing features and supports the specification, qualification, debugging, maintenance, and reliability of automated test equipment. The position works with product teams to plan, design, and implement test solutions, and with design engineers to coordinate product releases with test-equipment readiness. It diagnoses hardware and software test failures, establishes change control for test hardware and software, and promotes sound testing practices and methodologies. The engineer also writes technical documentation, including specifications and test reports, and maintains professional and technical knowledge. The role requires compliance with information-security and health-and-safety requirements, protection of confidential information, and participation in team projects as needed. Travel of up to 10% domestically and internationally is required. Chamberlain Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and can provide application-process accommodations for people with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Desire to learn new technologies and skills as required.
Ability to acquire product-specific knowledge through on-the-job training.
Ability to work under direction and typically follow protocols.
Ability to ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand job-task needs.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of job-related experience, strongly preferred, as defined in the essential duties and responsibilities.
An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and implementing the mechanical, hardware, and software components of automated test machines for Chamberlain products.
Develop automated tests in NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other testing frameworks to cover significant product-behavior permutations and validate features.
Ensure test coverage of new and existing features.
Specify, qualify, debug, and maintain automated testers.
Diagnose hardware and software test failures during product testing.
Work with product teams to plan, design, and implement test solutions.
Coordinate with design engineers to align product releases with test-equipment readiness.
Ensure effective change control for test hardware and software.
Qualify and validate test equipment, and establish its reliability and reproducibility.
Advocate for testing best practices, methodologies, and discipline.
Keep abreast of testing tools, trends, and methodologies.
Write technical documentation, including specifications and test reports, to support project deliverables.
Comply with information-security requirements and established security roles and responsibilities.
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules.
Protect confidential information and Chamberlain Group’s reputation.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
Contribute to team efforts and participate in projects as needed.