Factory Test Automation Engineer

CoolIT Systems • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

We are seeking a talented Factory Test Automation Engineer to join our Product Quality team. This role focuses on factory test automation excellence for liquid cooling solutions through the development and deployment of automated factory testing software and hardware systems. We are looking for someone with strong experience in industrial automation, controls systems, software development (Python), and machine vision, along with a solid foundation in electrical and electromechanical systems. The Factory Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving automated test systems, creating automated data processing solutions, enabling data-driven quality decisions. This role collaborates closely with factory test specialists, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure robust and scalable test solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in: Factory automation
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in: Industrial testing or manufacturing environments
• Academic courses in the field of testing, controls, signal conditioning or related course work

Nice To Haves

• P. Eng designation

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to create a safe working environment.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as required.
• Actively participate in safety training sessions and promptly report any safety concerns or hazards.
• Comply with industry regulations and company policies to ensure proper handling of electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Defining and driving factory test equipment and tools based on the requirements stemming from New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Working closely with factory test specialists to automate existing software and hardware test tools
• Integrate factory test equipment with CoolIT MES system
• Designing manufacturing test equipment
• Design and develop automated in-process and end-of-line (EOL) test systems for liquid cooling products
• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation tools, including data acquisition, control, and reporting
• Integrate and program PLC-based control systems for factory test stations (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Implement and support industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA)
• Develop and deploy machine vision systems for automated inspection and validation (e.g., OpenCV-based solutions)
• Design and develop test fixtures, electrical interfaces, and control panels for manufacturing test equipment
• Capture, analyze, and process test data to enable automated pass/fail decisions using statistical methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, ±3σ)

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees