Test Automation Engineer

Sol-Ark•Allen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sol-Ark is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop LabVIEW-, TestStand-, and Python-based automated test solutions. This onsite position works with engineering and manufacturing teams to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for production, validation, and engineering. The role calls for strong software development skills, hands-on experience with test instrumentation, and the ability to deliver reliable automated test solutions. The company describes the position as critical and notes opportunities for growth and self-development.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Proficiency with LabVIEW and TestStand.
Working knowledge of Python and experience with automated instrumentation.
Experience with NI PXI/cDAQ and measurement systems.
Familiarity with SQL/databases and Git.
Hardware debugging skills and understanding of production test environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future; permanent U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing drivers for GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, and serial interfaces.
Experience building reusable test frameworks and automated reporting systems.
Knowledge of power electronics test applications.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automated test applications using LabVIEW and TestStand.
Develop drivers and interfaces for instrumentation, including NI PXI, cDAQ, GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, and serial interfaces.
Create automated production, validation, and engineering test sequences.
Design reusable software architectures and test frameworks.
Integrate measurement equipment, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and environmental chambers.
Develop automated data collection, reporting, and traceability systems.
Troubleshoot and improve existing automated test stations.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Support calibration and maintenance of automated test equipment.