Senior Automotive Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Automotive Test Automation Engineer to strengthen our client's automotive software and hardware testing capabilities. You will design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for ECUs, integrate tests into CI/CD, and mentor junior engineers.

The role demands strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#), experience with HIL/MIL/SIL, and knowledge of CAN/LIN and Automotive Ethernet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of software testing and test automation experience, with automotive domain.
• Proven experience developing and implementing test automation frameworks for embedded systems.
• Programming proficiency: Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience with HIL systems (e.g., dSPACE, NI) and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet.
• Strong SDLC and Agile knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for ECUs.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop test cases based on system requirements and specs.
• Utilize MIL/SIL/HIL tools for validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and drive issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.
• Stay updated on automotive testing trends.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Automation testing

Embedded systems

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Software Engineering (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

HIL systems (dSPACE, NI)

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Automotive Test Automation Engineer to strengthen our client's automotive software and hardware testing capabilities. You will design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for ECUs, integrate tests into CI/CD, and mentor junior engineers.

The role demands strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#), experience with HIL/MIL/SIL, and knowledge of CAN/LIN and Automotive Ethernet.