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Electrical Test Automation Engineer

up to $85/hr

source wording: “70–85 USD HOUR”

Platform: Mercor
Posted: 11d ago · seen live 14 min ago
Eligibility: United States
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What this role asks for

PhD
Master's
Bachelor's
Python
C++
Electrical eng.

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PhD: “…with hands-on industry experience . • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related…”
Master's: “…Test Engineers with hands-on industry experience . • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a…”
Bachelor's: “…or Hardware Test Engineers with hands-on industry experience . • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics,…”
Python: “…and working with laboratory instrumentation. • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent. • Experience with test automation, data…”
C++: “…instrumentation. • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent. • Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and…”
Electrical eng.: “…hands-on industry experience . • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field. • Experience…”

The role, as Mercor describes it

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Test Automation Engineers for a short-term project. Engineers will apply hands-on industry experience in electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation to solve complex technical problems.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware.

• Integrate test instruments, data acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing.

• Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data analysis workflows.

• Perform functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable.

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• Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and identify root causes of failures.

• Review and validate test methodologies, results, and technical approaches against project requirements.

Who Should Apply

• Electrical Test, Test Automation, Electrical, or Hardware Test Engineers with hands-on industry experience .

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and working with laboratory instrumentation.

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent.

• Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems.

• Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation.

• Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware.

• Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems is a plus.

Project Details

• Duration: Short-term project

• Work Type: Electrical test automation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

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Electrical Test Automation Engineer

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