Job Title: Automation Firmware Test Engineer

Job Description

- Provide support for Device Hardware and Firmware

- Provide support for manufacturing teams as issues arise that either affect quality or result in stop-ship scenarios

- Represent Support as appropriate in CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) meetings

- Provide in-depth root cause analysis of customer issues, accurately documenting reasons for failures and appropriate resolutions

- Interface with Product Management, Core Engineering, Technical Management Office, and other internal teams to drive quality improvements

- Support and adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy

- Perform other duties as assigned or required

This team specifically deals with how data gets from point A to point B. They work on a Mesh network, encountering Linux, RTOS, and other devices. Extensive networking knowledge is required to excel. Testing communication devices and protocols is crucial. They work with 7-layer protocols, primarily focusing on gas and water meters, and some RF and cellular devices, but mostly manual testing. The backbone communication that carries the data is their main focus, ensuring data flows correctly, is sent on time, routed correctly, and in the right format.

We are looking for an Automated QA Engineer to join our team and help us validate different product lines such as Collector, Elec. EP, Battery EP, or EIC. The candidate will be responsible for automating the manual test cases that firmware QA will be writing using Python, Bash, or C# with Robot Framework. You will also be expected to create your own setup, verify it manually, and then automate it for integration into nightly regression build testing.

Hard Skills4+ years of quality assurance engineering experienceScripting knowledge with Python, Bash, etc.Experience with Robot FrameworkExperience with C/C++Working experience with Linux, networking protocols, etc.Experience in both manual and automation testingFamiliarity with networking standards and protocols (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP)
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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