Hardware Test Engineer automation

Akkodis; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated QA Automation Tester for a contract role in Sunnyvale, CA. This position focuses on architecting and developing end-to-end test automation for factory environments. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in Software Quality Assurance and Automation Testing, particularly within embedded systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions while enhancing test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. If you are passionate about driving quality and efficiency in software validation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SQA and Automation Testing.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Swift for test automation.
• Experience with test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineers to debug and resolve validation issues.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient test execution.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance (SQA)

Automation Testing

Python

Swift

API Testing

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Debugging Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Cypress

TestNG

XCTest

JMeter

Locust

Postgres

Snowflake

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Akkodis is seeking a QA Automation Tester – Sunnyvale, CA,for a 5-month Contract with a client in Sunnyvale, CA. Ideally looking for applicants with solid experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) & Automation Testing, ideally within factory software validation, embedded systems, or production environments.

Strong proficiency in Python and Swift for test automation development.

Experience working in factory test environments or production validation for hardware/software testing.

Rate Range: $60.00 - $62.00 P/HR.; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Client seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in Systems Test and Test Automation. In this position, the Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for testing software solutions and architecting and developing end-to-end test automation. Architect, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for validating hardware and software features for factory testing environments. Design test plans, strategies, and methodologies for software validation in factory fixtures and production lines. Develop and enhance test automation frameworks to improve system validation efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Modify and execute tests to validate hardware and software interactions in manufacturing test environments. Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineers to debug and resolve device validation issues in production. Ensure traceability, reproducibility, and reliability of test results through structured reporting and analysis. Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline test execution, reporting, and release management. Work closely with operations, engineering, and senior management to deliver data-driven quality assurance insights. Enhance build and release systems to improve software deployment efficiency in factory test environments. Evaluate and integrate AI/ML-driven quality assurance methodologies where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) & Automation Testing, ideally within factory software validation, embedded systems, or production environments.

Strong proficiency in Python and Swift for test automation development.

Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Testng, XCTest).

Hands-on experience with networking and operating system concepts.

Strong understanding of API testing (REST/SOAP, JSON, XML) and database validation (Postgres, Snowflake).

Experience in performance testing (JMeter, Locust) and system-level debugging.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

Meticulous, analytical, methodical, and creative problem-solving ability with a commitment to driving quality forward.

Ability to triage problems, prioritize tasks, and report findings clearly.

Understanding of networking and operating system concepts is required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Applied knowledge with at least one test automation framework (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG)

Meticulous, analytical, methodical, and creative problem-solving ability with a commitment to driving quality forward.

Strong presentation skills for effectively communicating with senior and executive leadership combined with strong leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in factory test environments or production validation for hardware/software testing.

Hands-on experience with XCTest framework for iOS testing.

Applied knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI for QA automation.

Familiarity with edge computing, IoT, and sensor data processing in production environments.

• This role may require up to 25% travel, including international trips to manufacturing sites and engineering teams.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and IT System Testing and Evaluation

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