Automation Engineer (Hardware Testing Consumer Electronics)
Quest Global · New York, NY · 3 days ago
Engineering$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
What You Will Do
- Partner with third party vendors in Mechatronic fixture bring up and integrate test stations and mechanical fixtures into the automation framework.
- Build and maintain E2E data pipelines from test execution through to automated reporting dashboards.
- Manage the underlying test infrastructure.
- Leverage AI capabilities to enhance test automation.
- Build AI-powered tooling to improve team efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals.
- Demonstrate high agency and ownership, define what to work on, not just execute.
- Design, run, and analyze automated test stations and support data-driven product decisions through rigorous analysis and clear recommendations.
- Partner with ML engineers and research scientists on model performance evaluation and signal quality assessment.
- Deliver executive-level status reporting with strong presentation skills.
- Contribute to Wearables-wide metric reviews with quantitative, data-backed insights.
- Clearly document test results.
- Keep track of bugs encountered and fixed.
- Maintain traceability from execution to resolution.
Qualifications / Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation within the consumer electronics industry, spanning product validation, hardware integration, and data pipeline development.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Highly skilled in embedded system testing automation scripting and manual validation.
- Familiarity with core embedded concepts (MCU, SoC, memory architecture).
- Strong expertise in Python. Capable of writing shell/batch scripts as required.
- Nice to have: C. Working proficiency with pandas, numpy, opencv, and ability to identify and adopt new libraries as needed.
- Hands-on testing with peripheral devices such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Audio, and Sensors, including proficiency on testing tools and protocols.
- Comfortable working across both macOS and Windows environments.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Should be able to communicate effectively and positively.
Skills And Competencies
- Python & Scripting
- Strong expertise in Python.
- Capable of writing shell/batch scripts as required.
- Nice to have: C.
- Working proficiency with pandas, numpy, opencv, and ability to identify and adopt new libraries as needed.
- Hands-on testing with peripheral devices such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Audio, and Sensors, including proficiency on testing tools and protocols.
- Comfortable working across both macOS and Windows environments.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Should be able to communicate effectively and positively.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.