Lab Test Automation Engineer

Experis; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Las Vegas seeks a hands-on Lab Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain a hardware validation test suite at a warehouse facility. You will design repeatable test flows, automate them, and produce a portable, scalable framework with structured results.

The role involves on-site work, cross-team collaboration, and delivering SOPs, runbooks, and a resilient test environment suitable for large-scale rack validation and future expansion.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Lab Test Automation engineering experience with a focus on hardware validation.
• Proficient in Python scripting and test frameworks for automated test execution.
• Experience with network device testing tools and automation libraries (Netmiko/Scrapli/Nornir).
• Familiarity with Linux-based provisioning, PXE boot, and related services.

Responsibilities

• Build a scripted test harness for technicians to run from a laptop or server against a rack.
• Automate the Rack Level Test (RLT) flow including BOM verification and port mapping.
• Develop per-platform scripts across a multi-vendor network device matrix.
• Define a machine-readable results schema and export results to cloud storage.
• Create SOPs, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for technicians.
• Migrate the test suite into a PXE-driven workflow for parallel execution.
• Configure management-path access and build telemetry and metrics pipelines.

Skills

Python scripting

Test framework

Netmiko

Scrapli

Nornir

Ansible

Linux administration

PXE provisioning

Networking fundamentals

Tools

PXE boot provisioning

DHCP / TFTP

JSON schema

Cloud object storage

Job description

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's companies) in Las Vegas Nevada is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.

Are you a Lab Test Automation Engineer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite?

Position Title: Lab Test Automation Engineer

Location: Onsite: Las Vegas Nevada 89101

Duration: 12+ Months with possibilities of extension

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain the hardware validation test suite used at a network hardware staging/warehouse facility. You will design scripted, repeatable test flows that warehouse technicians can execute with minimal engineering support, and progressively automate them as lab infrastructure matures.

Engagement: Dedicated, multi-quarter duration.

Location / model: On-site presence at a warehouse/partner facility, operating within a constrained-network environment (escort requirements may apply).

Key Responsibilities

• Build a scripted test harness that technicians can run from a laptop or console server against a rack, with a low skill floor and deterministic pass/fail output.
• Automate the Rack Level Test (RLT) flow: BOM verification, port mapping, PRBS, insertion loss, and snake test.
• Develop per-platform script variants across a multi-vendor network device matrix.
• Define a structured, machine-readable results schema (e.g., JSON) capturing pass/fail, measured values, device serials, and operator/timestamp metadata.
• Implement results export to cloud object storage without assuming interactive corporate-network connectivity.
• Produce technician-facing SOPs, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
• Normalize and document test cases so the suite is portable across sites — repeatability is a hard requirement.
• Deploy and configure a standalone Linux-based factory-validation server (PXE-boot provisioning, dual-NIC isolated device-under-test and management segments).
• Migrate the test suite into a PXE-driven workflow for parallel, at-scale execution.
• Automate management-path access (tunnel / VPN / jump-host patterns).
• Build results telemetry, logging, and a metrics pipeline.
• Perform capacity/throughput engineering and queueing design for large-scale rack validation.
• Support lab network onboarding requirements as the connectivity model is finalized.
• Maintain source in company repositories, participate in code review, and support knowledge transfer.

Required Skills

• Scripting/automation: Strong Python; test-framework experience (e.g., pytest); network-automation libraries (Netmiko / Scrapli / Nornir / Ansible).
• Network operating systems: Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise/data-center network operating system, familiarity with open or white-box network OSes and vendor diagnostic OSes strongly preferred.
• Console/serial automation: Serial and console-server-driven workflows; out-of-band access patterns.
• Linux/provisioning: Linux (CentOS) administration; PXE / DHCP / TFTP boot-provisioning chains.
• Physical layer & optics: Practical understanding of PRBS, insertion loss, port mapping, breakout, DAC/AOC, and transceiver types.
• Network fundamentals: L1/L2/L3, data-center fabric topology, structured cabling, LLDP.
• Documentation: Ability to write SOPs consumable by non-engineer technicians.
• Working model: Comfortable in a warehouse/partner environment with constrained network access.

Deliverables

• Technician-executable test suite covering the full RLT flow, per platform.
• Structured results schema and artifact-export pipeline.
• Technician SOP, runbook, and troubleshooting guide.
• Portability documentation for redeploying the suite at other sites.
• Deployed and integrated factory-validation environment with management-path automation and results telemetry.
• Throughput/capacity model for large-scale rack validation.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:

Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.