Production Test Automation Engineer – Python | Hightech infrared cameras | Fast growth

CareerBee; Tienen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerBee is looking for a Production Test Automation Engineer with strong Python development skills to join one of Europe’s fastest‑growing high‑tech manufacturing groups in Belgium. You will develop software, design test sequences, and integrate hardware and APIs for camera test systems in production, while collaborating with Production, Operations, Hardware and R&D teams.

This hands‑on role combines Python development, electronics and automated testing to improve test capacity, product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience developing Python applications or automation software.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and production test systems.
• Experience integrating software with hardware and APIs.
• Ability to design, develop, test and deploy automation solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting across software and hardware.
• English proficiency.
• Permanent position in a fast-growing group.
• Opportunity to work on infrared camera technology.
• Role combining Python, hardware and automated testing.
• Direct ownership of software in production environment.
• Impact on test capacity and manufacturing scale-up.
• International environment with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize Python applications for automated production and end-of-line testing
• Create and improve test sequences for camera testing, calibration and validation
• Integrate Python software with cameras, electronic hardware, test equipment, APIs and communication interfaces
• Develop practical test and monitoring tools for production operators, including automated pass/fail evaluation
• Troubleshoot failures across test software, products, fixtures, hardware and system configurations
• Analyse test results and recurring failures to improve test reliability, yield and cycle time
• Support the setup, validation and scaling of production test stations
• Debug and resolve software and test-system issues directly in the production environment
• Maintain clear, modular and reliable production software using Git and structured development practices
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Hardware and R&D teams
• An international environment with short communication lines and room for initiative

Skills

Python programming

Automated testing

Hardware-in-the-loop

Production test systems

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Automation design

Education

Bachelor/Master in relevant field

Job description

For our client, one of Europe’s fastest-growing high-tech manufacturing groups, we are looking for a Production Test Automation Engineer with strong Python development skills.

You will develop and improve the software, test sequences and operator tools used to test and calibrate advanced infrared camera systems during production. This is a hands‑on engineering role at the intersection of Python development, electronics and high-tech manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimize Python applications for automated production and end‑of‑line testing
• Create and improve test sequences for camera testing, calibration and product validation
• Integrate Python software with cameras, electronic hardware, test equipment, APIs and communication interfaces
• Develop practical test and monitoring tools for production operators, including automated pass/fail evaluation
• Troubleshoot failures across test software, products, fixtures, hardware and system configurations
• Analyse test results and recurring failures to improve test reliability, yield and cycle time
• Support the setup, validation and scaling of production test stations
• Debug and resolve software and test‑system issues directly in the production environment
• Maintain clear, modular and reliable production software using Git and structured development practices
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Hardware and R&D teams

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Automation or a related field
• Professional experience developing Python applications or automation software
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop workflows, laboratory automation or production test systems
• Experience integrating software with physical hardware, devices, instruments, APIs or communication interfaces
• Ability to independently design, develop, test and deploy technical automation solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills across software and hardware
• Comfortable supporting software used by engineers, technicians or production operators
• Professional working proficiency in English
• A permanent position within one of Europe’s fastest‑growing high‑tech manufacturing groups
• The opportunity to work on advanced infrared camera technology
• A role combining Python development, physical products and automated testing
• Direct ownership of software used in a growing production environment
• Visible impact on test capacity, product quality and manufacturing scale‑up
• Close collaboration with Production, Operations, Hardware and R&D
• An international environment with short communication lines and room for initiative

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide personalized feedback on every application. Nevertheless, please be assured that your application will be carefully reviewed.