Summary
The Hardware Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing and documenting hardware test automation software. This includes writing Python/bash scripts, Libraries, hardware interfaces (API) and tests using standard automation frameworks. He/she will work closely with cross functional hardware and software design teams to define test cases and requirements for new Network, storage and GPU products.
Responsibilities
- Design automation frameworks & test scripts for complex system verification
- Collaborate with HW and SW teams to design test automation solutions for new products test and verification.
- Design and build tools to allow for post-processing and visualization of test data
- Document software to make it easily accessible to others both within and outside of the team
- Work with the SW team to define and validate Diagnosis tools for new products prototype verification and validation
- Work with design teams to develop and deliver test matrix for all new products to meet the required Hardware test coverage as per SRD/PRD
- Manage Test Environment and Test data
- Ensure the right test tools to be used for all test cases for efficient testing
- Lead all test automation related activities and explore test automation opportunities
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Experience in developing test automation solutions in Pytest, Robot framework, Selenium or similar automation Framework.
- Experience in developing test automation for Network switch, storage, server or GPU products testing.
- Strong knowledge of scripting languages Python, Perl, Bash etc.
- Strong knowledge of the following: ONIE, BIOS, BMC, SES, SONiC, Networking protocols
- Good understanding of hardware and software architecture and concepts related to Networking products especially Switches or Storage products
- Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot complex software and Hardware issues
- Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in defining test plans, executing tests, and generating test reports for internal and external uses.
- Past experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Past experience in test tools - JIRA, Jenkin, and similar tools
- Past experience in LabView/TestStand is plus
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- 6+ years relevant experience.
Typical Education
- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science.
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.