Test Automation Engineer - Hardware and Robotics

EPAM Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability ("

Life and AD&D Insurance (Company

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protexti

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a hands-on Test Automation Engineer specializing in Hardware and Robotics to support hardware automation test benches and robotic fixtures.

This lab-based role requires you to build, wire, maintain and troubleshoot electromechanical test stations, while interfacing with Python automation scripts to run tests and isolate failures. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure meticulous data hygiene and clear communication daily.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating collaborative or industrial robotic arms for data capture.
• Practical electromechanical fixturing and wiring experience (cable routing, harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, sensor/actuator mounting).
• Confidence using benchtop diagnostic tools: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes.
• Working proficiency in Python for hardware interfacing (not a software architecture role, but must be comfortable navigating code).
• Strong systematic troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Excellent attention to detail in data labeling/logging and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate collaborative/industrial robotic arms to collect motion and sensor datasets.
• Assemble and maintain electromechanical test setups, including cable routing, wire harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, and mounting sensors/actuators.
• Use multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical faults and signal integrity issues.
• Read, run, and modify Python scripts for hardware control, motion routines, and automated data collection pipelines.
• Systematically triage failures across the stack — distinguishing between mechanical binding, wiring dropouts, sensor calibration shifts, and script errors.
• Maintain high data hygiene standards: label and log data runs accurately.
• Provide clear daily blocker and station status reports.

Skills

Robotic arms operation

Electromechanical fixtures

Diagnostics with test equipment

Python for hardware interfacing

Troubleshooting across mechanical/eel/

Data labeling/logging

Clear communication

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Soldering & crimping

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Test Automation Engineer specializing in Hardware and Robotics to support hardware automation test benches and robotic fixtures. This is a physical, lab-based role suited for an autonomous self‑starter who can build, wire, maintain, and troubleshoot electromechanical test stations while interfacing with existing Python automation scripts to execute tests and isolate failures.

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Responsibilities

• Operate collaborative/industrial robotic arms (hand-guiding, kinesthetic teaching, or scripted motion) to collect consistent, high-volume motion and sensor datasets

• Assemble and maintain electromechanical test setups, including cable routing, wire harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, and mounting sensors/actuators

• Use multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes to diagnose electrical faults and signal integrity issues

• Read, run, and modify Python scripts for hardware control, motion routines, and automated data collection pipelines

• Systematically triage failures across the stack — distinguishing between mechanical binding, wiring dropouts, sensor calibration shifts, and script errors

• Maintain high data hygiene standards: label and log data runs accurately

• Provide clear daily blocker and station status reports

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience operating collaborative or industrial robotic arms for data capture

• Practical electromechanical fixturing and wiring experience (cable routing, harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, sensor/actuator mounting)

• Confidence using benchtop diagnostic tools: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes

• Working proficiency in Python for hardware interfacing (not a software architecture role, but must be comfortable navigating code)

• Strong systematic troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains

• Excellent attention to detail in data labeling/logging and clear communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with collaborative robot arms (e.g., Franka FR3, Universal Robots) or multi‑axis precision gantries

• Familiarity with cameras, optical sensors, force/torque sensors, or IMUs

• Basic CAD viewing skills (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, STEP) for fixture verification

• Rapid prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing)

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi‑national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting‑edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000-$145,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.