Automation Engineer (Hardware Testing Consumer Electronics)

QuEST Global

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Engineering, Bluetooth, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C Programming Libraries, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consumer Electronics, Data Management, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Fortune 500 Customers, Hardware Quality Assurance, Healthcare, Mac Operating System, Machine Tool, Mechanical Testing, Medical Equipment, Memory Hardware, Metrics, Microcontroller, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Performance Analysis, Performance Modeling, Performance Reviews, Peripheral Hardware, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Retirement Plan, Scientific Research, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, System Test, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Unix Shell Programming, Wearables
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today

OverviewQuest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.What You Will DoTest Station & Fixture Bring up Integration: Partner with third party vendors in Mechatronic fixture bring up and integrate test stations and mechanical fixtures into the automation framework. Build and maintain E2E data pipelines from test execution through to automated reporting dashboards. Manage the underlying test infrastructure.AI-Driven Automation & Tooling: Leverage AI capabilities to enhance test automation. Build AI-powered tooling to improve team efficiency and reduce manual effort.Validation Execution & Prioritization: Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals. Demonstrate high agency and ownership, define what to work on, not just execute.Experimentation & Data-Driven Decisions: Design, run, and analyze automated test stations and support data-driven product decisions through rigorous analysis and clear recommendations.ML & Signal Quality Partnership: Partner with ML engineers and research scientists on model performance evaluation and signal quality assessment.Executive Reporting & Communication: Deliver executive-level status reporting with strong presentation skills. Contribute to Wearables-wide metric reviews with quantitative, data-backed insights.Documentation & Bug Tracking: Clearly document test results. Keep track of bugs encountered and fixed. Maintain traceability from execution to resolution.What You Will Bring5+ years of hands‑on experience in test automation within the consumer electronics industry, spanning product validation, hardware integration, and data pipeline development.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Skills And CompetenciesHighly skilled in embedded system testing automation scripting and manual validation. Familiarity with core embedded concepts (MCU, SoC, memory architecture).Python & Scripting: Strong expertise in Python. Capable of writing shell/batch scripts as required. Nice to have: C.Python Libraries: Working proficiency with pandas, numpy, opencv, and ability to identify and adopt new libraries as needed.Peripheral Device Testing: hands‑on testing with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Audio, and sensors, including proficiency on testing tools and protocols.Comfortable working across both macOS and Windows environments.Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Should be able to communicate effectively and positively.Pay Range$100,000 - $120,000. Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure.We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.Work RequirementsThis role is considered an on‑site position located in New York.You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.BenefitsFull‑time (Regular)401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceShort/Long Term Disability#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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QuEST Global

We are Quest Global. We’re in the business of engineering, but what we’re really building is a brighter future. It’s not just what we do, but why we do it that makes us different. We believe engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow. For 25 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, we live and work in 17 countries, with 56 global delivery centers, driven by 13,000+ extraordinary employees who make the impossible possible every day.

Quest Global brings deep industry knowledge and digital expertise to deliver E2E global product engineering services. We bring together technologies and industries alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most important and large-scale challenges across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Rail and Semiconductor industries.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
WEBSITE
https://www.quest-global.com/