Lab Test Automation Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's Experis is seeking a hands-on Lab Test Automation Engineer in Las Vegas to design, build, and maintain hardware validation test suites for a network hardware staging facility. You will craft scripted, repeatable test flows and automate them as the lab scales.

The role emphasizes low-skill-executable tests, cross-platform scripts, standalone Linux server deployments, and scalable results pipelines, with collaboration across vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python programming for test automation and validation frameworks.
• Experience with pytest or similar test frameworks and network automation tools.
• Knowledge of PXE/DHCP/TFTP provisioning and Linux server administration.

Responsibilities

• Build a scripted test harness for rack-level validation with a low skill floor.
• Automate the Rack Level Test (RLT) flow including BOM verification, port mapping, PRBS, insertion loss, and snake test.
• Develop per-platform scripts across a multi-vendor device matrix.
• Define a machine-readable results schema (JSON) with pass/fail, values, serials, timestamps.
• Export results to cloud storage; ensure operation without interactive corporate network.
• Create SOPs, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for technicians.
• Document tests for portability across sites and repeatability.
• Deploy a Linux factory-validation server (PXE, dual-NIC, isolated segments).
• Migrate tests into a PXE-driven, scalable workflow.
• Automate management-path access via tunnel/VPN/jump-host patterns.
• Build telemetry, logging, and a metrics pipeline.
• Support capacity/throughput engineering for large-scale validation.
• Maintain source in repos; participate in code reviews and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Python scripting

pytest

Network automation libs

Tools

PXE provisioning

Linux (CentOS)

TFTP/DHCP

Serial/console automation

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.

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.

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