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Sterlingengineeringeu • Munster, Ireland
Role & seniority: Senior Test Automation Engineer (on-site)
Location & work type: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland; Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite
Stack/tools: NI LabVIEW (CLD highly desirable), NI TestStand, embedded systems, measurement instrumentation; hardware/software interfaces (Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN); QA tools and source control (optional familiarity with Jira, GitHub/Bitbucket)
Lead development, analysis, and documentation of test requirements; ensure traceability and risk-based coverage
Architect, design, and implement scalable automated test systems using LabVIEW/TestStand
Troubleshoot across hardware/software, drive test framework improvements, and mentor junior engineers
5+ years automated test development for embedded electronic products
Strong LabVIEW proficiency (CLD or higher preferred)
Solid embedded electronics understanding and experience with measurement instrumentation
Experience with Serial, I2C, SPI, CAN; strong analytical and documentation abilities
Effective cross-functional communication
Experience with TestStand, DAQ systems, instrument control
Familiarity with Selenium, Python, or CLI tools
Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
Experience with Jira and Git-based version control
Additional notes: Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements; support audits as needed; opportunity to influence long-term
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
Reporting To: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in LabVIEW to join a dynamic R&D environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about ensuring the highest levels of quality in electronic and IoT-based products. You will play a critical role in validating both hardware and software systems, ensuring products meet rigorous quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will contribute directly to delivering robust, reliable, and high-performance products to market.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development, analysis, and documentation of test requirements in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Own the overall test strategy and detailed planning, ensuring full requirements traceability and risk-based coverage. Architect, design, and implement scalable, maintainable automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand. Define comprehensive test specifications, verification methodologies, and acceptance criteria for complex embedded systems. Lead complex troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis activities across hardware and software domains. Drive continuous improvement of test frameworks, architecture, and engineering best practices. Specify, integrate, and optimize a wide range of measurement instruments and hardware interfaces. Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements; support audits where necessary. Mentor and technically guide junior engineers while influencing long-term automation strategy.
Essential Qualifications & Skills Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated test development for embedded electronic products. Strong proficiency in NI LabVIEW (Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or higher certification highly desirable). Solid understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and measurement instrumentation. Experience with hardware/software interfacing protocols such as Serial, I²C, SPI, and CAN. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable / Advantageous Skills Familiarity with automated QA tools (e.g., Selenium, Python, CLI-based tools). Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Experience with TestStand, DAQ systems, or instrument control. Comfortable working with mains-powered products. Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Proficiency with source control systems (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket, SourceTree).