Electrical Test Automation Engineer

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to design and implement automated test systems for electrical hardware, applying hands-on testing, instrumentation, and hardware validation to solve complex technical problems.

The role emphasizes developing test scripts and automation frameworks, integrating data-acquisition and test instruments, and conducting functional, performance, validation, and HIL testing, with a remote hourly engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing automated electrical test systems and validating hardware.
• Ability to interpret schematics and test documentation for test method development.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware.
• Integrate test instruments, data-acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing.
• Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data-analysis workflows.
• Conduct functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and determine root causes of failures.
• Review and validate test methods, results, and technical approaches against project requirements.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

SCPI/GPIB/USB

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

PXI/NI hardware

Job description

Role Overview

Build and improve automated testing solutions for electrical and electronic hardware, applying hands-on experience in testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation to solve complex technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware.
• Integrate test instruments, data-acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing.
• Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data-analysis workflows.
• Conduct functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and determine root causes of failures.
• Review and validate test methods, results, and technical approaches against project requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industry experience as an Electrical Test Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, or in a comparable role.
• Bachelor''s, Master''s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and working with laboratory instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols, including SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems.
• Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation.
• Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware.
• Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems.

Work Terms

Remote, hourly engagement.

Short-term project focused on electrical test automation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation.

Compensation

$70 to $85 per hour.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.