Test Automation Engineer

Sol-Ark Inc; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sol-Ark Inc. is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for production, validation, and engineering. The role requires strong LabVIEW and TestStand skills, plus Python scripting and instrumentation expertise.

The position is onsite at our Allen, Texas warehouse, with full-time W-2 employment. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to improve test coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test applications using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Develop drivers/interfaces for instrumentation (NI PXI, cDAQ, GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, Serial).
• Create automated production, validation, and engineering test sequences.
• Design reusable software architectures and test frameworks.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

SQL

Git

Hardware debugging

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

NI PXI/cDAQ

GPIB

Ethernet

CAN

Modbus

Serial interfaces

Job description

Location:

This position will be onsite at our warehouse in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).

Full-time W-2 ONSITE opportunity (not remote)!

Work Eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Sol-Ark does not provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT (including STEM OPT), H-1B, or any other employment-based visa requiring future sponsorship.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python-based automated test solutions. This is a critical position for the company and the proper candidate will enjoy industry-leading benefits and work environment shared with top notch talent, as well as opportunities for growth and self-development in one of the industry's highest growth companies.

This position will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for production, validation, and engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong software development skills, hands-on experience with test instrumentation, and a proven ability to deliver reliable automated test solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automated test applications using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Develop drivers and interfaces for instrumentation (NI PXI, cDAQ, GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, Serial, etc.).
• Create automated production, validation, and engineering test sequences.
• Design reusable software architectures and test frameworks.
• Integrate measurement equipment, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and environmental chambers.
• Develop automated data collection, reporting, and traceability systems.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing automated test stations.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Support calibration and maintenance of automated test equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Working knowledge of Python and experience with automated instrumentation.
• Experience with NI PXI/cDAQ and measurement systems.
• Familiarity with SQL/databases and Git.
• Hardware debugging skills and understanding of production test environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience developing drivers for GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, and serial interfaces.
• Experience building reusable test frameworks and automated reporting systems.
• Knowledge of power electronics test applications.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, medical, dental, vision, accidental, FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k).