Hybrid Manufacturing Test Automation Engineer (Python)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Software Test Development Engineer to design, develop, and support test automation solutions for networking products and platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with strong experience in test automation, object-oriented Python and Perl, Linux environments, and manufacturing test processes. This role is Hybrid, requiring on-site collaboration two days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 to 6+ years of professional experience developing manufacturing test automation, large‑scale test frameworks, or related software/test infrastructure.
• Strong hands‑on programming and object‑oriented development experience with Python and/or Perl.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing test methodologies, production test processes, and test automation.
• Strong experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Experience designing and maintaining reliable, reusable, and scalable automation frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for deliverables and schedules.
• A continuous learner who actively shares technical knowledge and best practices with the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and maintain manufacturing test automation frameworks, tools, and scripts supporting production and test infrastructure.
• Develop robust automation solutions using object-oriented Python and Perl.
• Architect test automation solutions with a focus on simplicity, reliability, maintainability, scalability, extensibility, and reuse.
• Define test requirements, develop comprehensive test coverage, and identify opportunities to improve test effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain production test scripts and related software tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, test, system, and manufacturing production issues.
• Conduct code reviews and promote software development and test automation best practices.
• Develop and support tools for test data collection, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide automation and manufacturing test support for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, hardware, software, product engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready test solutions.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for test frameworks, automation solutions, tools, and production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test quality, reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing scalability.

Skills

Python

Perl

Linux

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng, CS, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

SQL

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Software Test Development Engineer to design, develop, and support test automation solutions for networking products and platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with strong experience in test automation, object-oriented Python and Perl, Linux environments, and manufacturing test processes. This role is Hybrid, requiring on-site collaboration two days per week.