Electrical Test Automation Engineer at Mercor

Electrical 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.