Hardware Test Automation Engineer - Python, CI/CD, HIL

Centific; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Centific in Penang is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to advance validation across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. You will build and extend Python test frameworks, automate device testing, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, experience with lab automation, data analysis in Python (Pandas/Matplotlib), and strong problem-solving skills. Travel up to 5–10% to collaborate with partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/EE or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, including hardware or system test automation.
• Experience writing robust software in Python.
• Experience onboarding to mature codebases, build systems, and CI, and contribution through code review.
• Experience automating lab instruments/equipment.
• Experience analyzing test data using scripts (pandas, matplotlib) or SQL.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Proficient in English for code/design reviews and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work with validation engineers to automate tests/analysis for V&V activities.
• Build and extend Python test frameworks and libraries for device control and data analysis.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Package and deploy test software to Linux, Windows, and macOS hosts.
• Write and maintain device/instrument drivers (ADB, serial/UART, SCPI/VISA).
• Integrate test stations/DUTs to a shared device farm for hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Support bring-up of test equipment and bench instruments.
• Define fixture software interfaces and collaborate with external vendors on bring-up.
• Build and maintain pipelines moving large volumes of test and image data to cloud storage/dbs.
• Build dashboards and alerts for product metrics, station health, and data pipelines.
• Write unit-tested code and review changes from other engineers.
• Build and extend AI tooling to improve development/validation workflows.
• Travel up to 5–10% to CMs in China as needed.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Pandas

Matplotlib

SQL

Debugging

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Windows

macOS

Job description

Centific in Penang is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to advance validation across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. You will build and extend Python test frameworks, automate device testing, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, experience with lab automation, data analysis in Python (Pandas/Matplotlib), and strong problem-solving skills. Travel up to 5–10% to collaborate with partners as needed.