Test Automation Engineer: Hardware-Software Test Systems

Destinus; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join the Testing Team, focusing on automating test activities for electronic systems and lab setups. You will collaborate with R&D and Production to develop software and hardware solutions that improve test efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across hardware and software, with opportunities to design test architectures and build interfaces for control and monitoring of test rigs.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and automation skills.
• Proficiency in Python (primary language).
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. C/C++, JavaScript).
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (software and hardware).
• Experience with PCB design, testing, or debugging.
• Web development experience for building test user interfaces.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ systems, sensors).
• CAD design experience.
• 3D printing for prototyping fixtures, enclosures, or test accessories.
• Experience working with complex hardware test environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for test activities.
• Write scripts and software applications to control test rigs, measurement instruments, and data acquisition systems.
• Develop and maintain software interfaces, including web-based interfaces, for test control and monitoring.
• Contribute to the definition of test system architectures (hardware + software).
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of electronic systems under test.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for test tools and procedures.

Skills

Automation skills

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

PCB testing

Web UI development

Laboratory instrumentation

CAD design

3D printing

Complex hardware testing

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join the Testing Team, focusing on automating test activities for electronic systems and lab setups. You will collaborate with R&D and Production to develop software and hardware solutions that improve test efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across hardware and software, with opportunities to design test architectures and build interfaces for control and monitoring of test rigs.