Embedded Automation Engineer - Automotive

Global Connect Technologies; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a mid-to-senior Embedded Automation Engineer to design and maintain Python-based test automation solutions that validate software performance and reliability. You will work closely with software developers and systems engineers across the validation lifecycle.

The role emphasizes building robust test frameworks, debugging complex issues, performing root-cause analysis, and delivering actionable feedback to engineering teams to improve

Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level experience in software test automation or software validation.
• Strong experience developing Python-based test automation frameworks.
• Proven ability to write, run, and maintain automated tests.
• Solid debugging and troubleshooting across software and test environments.
• Experience with root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks, scripts, and tools.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate software functionality and system performance.
• Debug test failures and troubleshoot software, system-level issues, and test environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve technical issues.
• Identify potential problems proactively and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering teams.
• Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, framework reliability, and maintainability.
• Analyze test results, document defects, and provide actionable technical feedback to development teams.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and test engineers throughout the software development and validation lifecycle.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Python-based test automation frameworks

Job description

Job Opportunity - Embedded Automation Engineer

Location : Oak Brook, IL

Job Summary

We are seeking a mid-to-senior-level Software Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in Python-based test automation, framework development, and software troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test solutions, identifying root causes of complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks, scripts, and tools.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate software functionality and system performance.
• Debug test failures and troubleshoot software, system-level issues, and test environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve technical issues.
• Identify potential problems proactively and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering teams.
• Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, framework reliability, and maintainability.
• Analyze test results, document defects, and provide actionable technical feedback to development teams.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and test engineers throughout the software development and validation lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior-level experience in software test automation, test engineering, or software validation.
• Strong hands-on experience developing test automation frameworks using Python.
• Proven experience writing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across software applications, test environments, and automated test systems.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the initiative to independently investigate and resolve issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Skills

Python | Test Automation | Test Framework Development | Automated Test Scripts | Software Validation | Debugging | Troubleshooting | Root Cause Analysis | Defect Analysis | Problem Solving