Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

_{The Validation (Automation) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and tools to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our embedded and cloud-connected digital products. This position plays a vital role in enabling fast and scalable validation of systems across the development lifecycle. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with automated test systems, including HIL/SIL, and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Software Developers, System Engineers, and Product Managers.} 

_{Key Responsibilities: 
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test cases for embedded and cloud-based digital systems 
• Collaborate with product teams to understand validation requirements and define appropriate automation strategies 
• Contribute to the setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL/SIL validation systems 
• Continuously monitor test systems for effectiveness and proactively introduce improvements 
• Support system integration and end-to-end validation through scripting and automation 
• Document test results, file bugs, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues 
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of the validation process by applying best practices in automation and continuous integration 
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in automated validation systems 
• Assist in maintaining test coverage metrics and reporting validation progress 
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives 
• Support root cause analysis for issues discovered during validation} 

_{Education and Experience:
• BSc or MSc degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field 
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in test automation and validation of embedded or cloud-connected systems 
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar 
• Experience with BDD (e.g., cucumber) is a plus 
• Experience with Playwright or similar tools. 
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) 
• Familiarity with HIL/SIL test environments and tools 
• Exposure to industrial, automotive, or IoT product validation is a strong advantage 
• Experience with Docker is a plus 
• ISTQB certification}