R&D Automation and Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration, configuration, and commissioning of automated systems and connected subsystems across development, test, and operational environments.
• Aid in system validation through structured testing, including bench testing, simulation/emulation, and field verification where applicable.
• Execute test procedures, document results, and help identify defects, edge cases, and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot system issues using logs, alarms, telemetry, configuration changes, and interface behavior to isolate root causes and support resolution.
• Help define, validate, and maintain interfaces between software, controls, devices, and external systems.
• Contribute to system readiness by improving configuration control, test repeatability, change tracking, and regression coverage.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation such as system overviews, interface descriptions, configuration guides, test procedures, and troubleshooting notes.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operational stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure solutions align with safety, performance, and usability expectations.
• Assist with early deployments, pilots, demonstrations, or transition-to-support activities as systems move from development into sustained operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in monitoring, diagnostics, and support processes to make systems easier to operate and maintain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, automation, controls, robotics, industrial systems, software deployment, or a related technical area.
• Foundational understanding of how software, hardware, controls, and operational processes interact in a larger system.
• Understanding of software deployment concepts.
• Familiarity with system integration concepts such as interfaces, system states, alarms/faults, message flows, and configuration-driven behavior.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to work methodically, gather evidence, and communicate findings clearly.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, connectivity checks, and common communication issues.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to and work on-site at the company’s testing facility in White, GA (50%) in support of integration, testing, and deployment activities.