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Electrical Test Automation Engineer at Mercor
posted 1 month agoElectrical Test Automation Engineer | $70–85/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to place experienced Electrical Test Automation Engineers on a short-term contract project. You'll bring hands-on expertise in electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation to tackle complex technical challenges.
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 workflows.
- Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data analysis pipelines.
- Perform functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing as applicable.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and identify root causes of failures.
- Review and validate test methodologies and technical approaches against project requirements.
Who Should Apply
- Electrical Test, Test Automation, 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.
- Proven experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and working with laboratory instrumentation.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent programming languages.
- Familiarity with 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, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems.
- Background in HIL/SIL testing, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation.
- Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, or embedded systems.
- Exposure to high-voltage or safety-critical systems is a strong plus.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.