Automotive Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Automotive Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for automotive software and hardware.

This hybrid role blends hands-on testing on-site with remote development work, requiring strong programming for automation, knowledge of CAN/LIN/UDS, HIL systems, and CI/CD integration to accelerate quality and reliability across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in test automation, specifically within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, C++, CAPL).
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ECU-TEST, Jenkins).
• Understanding of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, UDS).
• Experience with HIL systems and real-time testing environments.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate with remote and on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for automotive software and hardware.
• Implement test cases based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and early detection of defects.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software changes and their impact on testing.
• Analyze test results, identify failure patterns, and report defects with detailed diagnostic information.
• Develop and manage test environments, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Optimize test execution time and improve the efficiency of automated test processes.
• Stay updated on emerging test automation tools and best practices in the automotive industry.
• Document test plans, test cases, and test automation procedures.

Skills

Python

C++

CAPL

CANoe/CANalyzer

Jenkins

SDLC

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Automotive Engineering

Tools

Vector CANoe

ECU-TEST

Jenkins

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Automotive Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for automotive software and hardware.

This hybrid role blends hands-on testing on-site with remote development work, requiring strong programming for automation, knowledge of CAN/LIN/UDS, HIL systems, and CI/CD integration to accelerate quality and reliability across the development lifecycle.