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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.

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