Embedded Test Engineer — Automation & Pytest

Murrelektronik North America; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Panel, a dynamic subsidiary of Murrelektronik, is seeking a hands-on test engineer in or near Plymouth, MN. You will develop automated test solutions for embedded control systems, build & adapt test fixtures, and help establish validation and documentation practices while performing manual testing as needed.

The role requires reading schematics, debugging PCBA issues with scopes and meters, and creating reusable test plans under a V-model framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.
• 3–5+ years testing embedded electronics or designing PCBAs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical PCBA schematics.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Electronics troubleshooting and rework experience.
• Willingness to work in an environment where processes and documentation templates are being established.
• Proficiency with standard electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, bench power supply).
• Generalist mindset with flexibility across testing, scripting, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation & Fixture Development.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in Python.
• Develop and adapt an automated test fixture for current and future products.
• Integrate test automation with embedded hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Continuously improve test coverage and execution efficiency; perform manual testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot PCBA failures and anomalies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies.
• Perform board-level rework and repair as needed.
• Document test results, failure modes, and root cause findings.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports following V-model methodology.
• Help establish validation and verification documentation practices and templates.

Skills

Python scripting

Schematic reading

Electronics troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Bench power supply

PCB design basics

Job description

Data Panel, a dynamic subsidiary of Murrelektronik, is seeking a hands-on test engineer in or near Plymouth, MN. You will develop automated test solutions for embedded control systems, build & adapt test fixtures, and help establish validation and documentation practices while performing manual testing as needed.

The role requires reading schematics, debugging PCBA issues with scopes and meters, and creating reusable test plans under a V-model framework.