Test Automation Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences in Portage, MI is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to build a Python-based automation framework for the ProCuity hospital bed gateway module. You will convert existing manual tests into automated processes to ensure data integrity and reliability.

You will implement Python scripts with Pytest, perform API testing using ReadyAPI, validate CAN communications, and work hands-on with hardware boards.

Qualifications

• Convert manual test procedures into automated Python scripts.
• Perform API testing using ReadyAPI and validate data communication.
• Hands-on CAN protocol testing.
• Test physical hardware products, embedded systems, or electronic devices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across hardware and software layers.

Responsibilities

• Convert manual test procedures into automated Python scripts using Pytest.
• Perform API testing using ReadyAPI and validate data communication.
• Test CAN communication and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Work hands-on with circuit boards, hardware products, and test fixtures.
• Support automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Pytest

ReadyAPI

API testing

CAN protocol

Embedded testing

Debugging

CI/CD

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

HTTP/SOAP

Job description

Location: Portage, MI (On-site, Monday–Friday)

Duration: 3–6 months

Role Overview

Seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop a Python-based automation framework for the ProCuity hospital bed gateway module, which transmits bed data to hospital applications. The primary focus is converting existing manual tests into automated processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert manual test procedures into automated Python scripts using Pytest.
• Perform API testing using ReadyAPI and validate data communication.
• Test CAN communication and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Work hands-on with circuit boards, hardware products, and test fixtures.
• Support automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Required Qualifications

• Strong Python and test automation experience.
• Experience with Pytest, ReadyAPI, and API testing.
• Hands-on CAN protocol experience is required.
• Experience testing physical hardware products, embedded systems, or electronic devices.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred: Wi-Fi/RF testing, GitHub, Jenkins, and HTTP/SOAP web services experience.

Background: Automotive and consumer electronics candidates are encouraged.

Interview Process: One video interview, with a potential on-site interview.