Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer - Robotics

EPAM Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn learning

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Legal plan

Identity theft protection

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Austin invites a Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer to oversee deployment and operation of advanced hardware test fixtures for consumer electronics used globally. You will run daily test protocols, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical components, and ensure precise test results across distributed teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with robotics-enabled fixtures, automation scripting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hardware faults including electrical and mechanical test fixture modifications
• Experience deploying and commissioning physical test fixtures with robotics or motion control systems
• Hands-on experience deploying automated test fixtures including mechanical assembly and setup
• Familiarity with configuration management systems like Ansible or Puppet
• Experience with shell scripting, networking protocols, and managing macOS systems
• Self-sufficient problem-solving abilities with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure hardware test fixtures following automation engineering specs including mechanical setup
• Diagnose and repair hardware faults to restore test areas and equipment quickly
• Set up and commission physical test fixtures incorporating robotics or motion control systems
• Run daily test protocols while monitoring system performance and test accuracy
• Debug and troubleshoot failures in electrical and mechanical components using systematic approaches
• Perform device deployment, restoration and configuration management for test equipment
• Maintain lab operations and resolve open actions promptly
• Collaborate with cross-location engineering teams to run experiments and validate results

Skills

Python programming

Debugging

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Shell scripting

Networking protocols

macOS management

Job description

EPAM Systems in Austin invites a Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer to oversee deployment and operation of advanced hardware test fixtures for consumer electronics used globally. You will run daily test protocols, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical components, and ensure precise test results across distributed teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with robotics-enabled fixtures, automation scripting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.