Senior Test Automation Engineer - Hardware and Robotics - Onsite

Join our Austin lab team to operate and maintain sophisticated test fixtures for a world-renowned technology company. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Hardware and Robotics, youll deploy hardware test systems, execute daily testing protocols, and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical components while working with cutting-edge consumer electronics used by billions globally.

At EPAM, youll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure hardware test fixtures following automation engineering specifications including mechanical setup

• Diagnose and repair hardware faults (including electrical failures and mechanical adjustments to test fixtures) to restore test areas and equipment to operation quickly and independently

• Set up and commission physical test fixtures incorporating robotics or other motion control systems, ensuring proper integration, calibration, and functionality

• Execute daily test protocols while monitoring system performance and ensuring test accuracy

• Debug and troubleshoot failures in electrical and mechanical components using systematic problem-solving approaches

• Perform device deployment, restoration, and configuration management for test equipment

• Maintain lab operations including timely resolution of open actions and general facility upkeep

• Collaborate with cross-location engineering teams to run experiments and validate test results

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities

• Experience with diagnosing and repairing hardware faults, including electrical failures of key components and mechanical modifications to test fixtures

• Experience with deploying and commissioning physical test fixtures that incorporate robotics or other motion control systems, including integration, calibration, and functional verification

• Hands-on experience deploying automated test fixtures including mechanical assembly and setup

• Familiarity with infrastructure management systems like Ansible or Puppet for configuration control

• Experience with shell scripting, networking protocols, and managing macOS systems

• Self-sufficient problem-solving abilities with excellent analytical and debugging skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with distributed teams

We offer/Benefits

• 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