Automation Test Engineer (Python) - NPI & Linux

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a Test Engineer to contribute to automated testing in a high-volume manufacturing setting. The role focuses on developing Python-based test scripts, validating server hardware and firmware, and supporting NPI with cross-functional teams.

You will execute tests, analyze results, and help improve test infrastructure for scalability. A 0–2 year track record in test engineering and Git experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in test engineering, automation development, or system validation in a production or lab environment.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and automated test infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and maintain automated test scripts—primarily in Python to validate server hardware, firmware, and system-level functions.
• Complete ~80% of assigned test engineering tasks independently, seeking guidance for complex or novel challenges.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and propose solutions to improve product validation scope and accuracy.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) test readiness by collaborating with internal teams on test strategy and execution.
• Execute tests and analyze results to identify root causes of failures; distinguish between software, infrastructure, and hardware issues.
• Support ongoing test automation improvement efforts, including modularization and scalability enhancements.
• Participate in cross-functional debugging efforts by collecting logs, reviewing test behavior, and assisting with failure analysis.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for scripts, test execution, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with global test development and QA teams to implement feedback and improve test reliability.
• Proficient in Python scripting with the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, test automation principles, and test planning.
• Familiarity with PXE boot, server firmware, and client/server testing methodologies.
• Ability to interpret logs and identify basic failure patterns.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills for test tracking and reporting.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating across departments.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux

Test automation

Git

Debugging

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Tools

PXE boot

Firmware testing

Job description

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a Test Engineer to contribute to automated testing in a high-volume manufacturing setting. The role focuses on developing Python-based test scripts, validating server hardware and firmware, and supporting NPI with cross-functional teams.

You will execute tests, analyze results, and help improve test infrastructure for scalability. A 0–2 year track record in test engineering and Git experience is preferred.