Test Automation Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Shannon is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join the R&D team. You will develop automated test solutions for embedded electronic products, using NI LabVIEW, and contribute to validation of new designs.

You will work alongside hardware, firmware and software engineers, create test plans and ensure quality, reliability, and performance before products reach market. Familiarity with LabVIEW and TestStand is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience developing automated test solutions for embedded electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test solutions for embedded electronics using NI LabVIEW.
• Define and document test requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Create and execute test plans, test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement automated verification and validation systems.
• Perform functional, electrical, and system tests of new designs.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis.
• Integrate laboratory instrumentation like oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.
• Improve test frameworks and automation tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve test coverage.

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

TestStand

Selenium

Jira

Git

DAQ systems

Job description

Our client, an innovative manufacturer of smart electronic and IoT products, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join their R&D engineering team in Shannon.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in automated testing, embedded electronics, and LabVIEW development. You'll play a key role in validating new products, developing automated test solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance before products reach market.

Working alongside hardware, firmware, and software engineers, you'll contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, helping to deliver industry-leading electronic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated test solutions for embedded electronic products using NI LabVIEW.
• Define and document test requirements in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement automated verification and validation systems.
• Perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of new product designs.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis of product and test failures.
• Integrate and control laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and communication interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test frameworks, automation tools, and engineering processes.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve product quality and test coverage.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience developing automated test solutions for embedded electronic products.
• Strong with NI LabVIEW (preferred)
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and electronic hardware.
• Experience working with measurement and test instrumentation.
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, CAN, and Serial.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or higher certification.
• Experience with NI TestStand.
• Python scripting or other automation tools.
• Familiarity with Selenium or other software QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with DAQ systems and instrument control.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience using Jira, Git, Bitbucket, or SourceTree.
• Comfortable working with mains-powered electronic products.