Lead automated HIL verification using Python and Robot Framework while coordinating a team of Test Engineers in an R&D environment.

Senior Test Engineer Automated Testing

Job description:

As a Senior Test Engineer – Automated Testing, you will develop, execute and document automated product verification tests, improving test efficiency, scalability and compliance with product requirements and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and executing automated HIL test sequences using Python and Robot Framework
• Planning and conducting automated verification campaigns
• Analysing test results and preparing structured verification documentation
• Performing root cause analysis for hardware and software-related product issues
• Maintaining and continuously improving automated test frameworks and environments
• Coordinating and guiding a team of four Test Engineers
• Supporting the planning, execution and timely delivery of verification activities
• Collaborating with Product Engineering, Software Development, Hardware Development and Verification teams

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or a related technical discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Physics
• 5–8 years of experience in requirements-based product testing, verification, validation or quality engineering
• Strong experience with modern software development and verification processes
• At least five years of hands-on experience with Python and Robot Framework
• Strong experience developing and executing automated HIL test sequences
• Experience conducting automated verification campaigns and analysing results
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience with structured data analysis
• Knowledge of REST and embedded communication protocols, such as I2C, Modbus or BACnet
• At least five years of experience with Git, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office and Windows
• Three to five years of experience working with Linux
• Three to four years of experience coordinating a small team or working in project management
• Very good German and English communication skills

Nice to Have

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink

About the customer:

Our client is an established technology company developing innovative hardware and software-based products. Its interdisciplinary engineering teams work across product development, verification and quality assurance.