
Test Automation Engineering Specialist
Vodafone Automotive • Varese, Lombardy, Italy
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Role & seniority
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Test Automation / Test Development Engineer (custom test applications)
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Likely mid-level (based on owning development/execution and supporting production)
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Stack/tools
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NI LabVIEW; NI TestStand
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NI test automation tool selection
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Data acquisition: multimeters, I/O cards
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Digital comms: RS232, PROFIBUS, CAN, LIN, GPIB
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MSA studies (Measurement System Analysis)
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Statistical methods/tools
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English (professional use)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and execute automated tests per customer requirements in LabVIEW.
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Support selection and implementation of an automated component testing approach in LabVIEW/TestStand.
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Collaborate on requirements/system architecture reviews and validate test equipment via MSA; support production with continuous improvement and incident response (production stop).
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Must-have skills
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Strong LabVIEW programming knowledge (and work in/with TestStand).
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Understanding of digital communications (RS232/PROFIBUS/CAN/LIN/GPIB).
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Data acquisition + signal analysis using lab instruments and I/O.
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Statistical methods/tools + ability to communicate findings clearly.
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Professional English.
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Nice-to-haves
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Basic electronics/circuit design knowledge.
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Firmware design for microcontrollers and RF design knowledge.
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Experience supporting manufacturing daily activities during production disruptions.
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Full Description
Role purpose
He/she develops custom test applications in LabVIEW per customer requirements and collaborates with the manufacturing team on the production issues.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
- Develop and execute automated tests using the selected tool, which will likely require programming in NI (National Instruments) LabView.
- Support the test automation tool selection for an automated component testing in a NI (National Instruments) LabView/TestStand environment.
- Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture.
- Validate test equipment meets requirements by the MSA studies.
- Work on released production with a continuous improvement approach to improve the quality target with the support of the Test Automation Specialist on a specific product.
- Support the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance during the daily activities due to a production stop.
- Effectively communicate testing activities and findings.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of programming in LabView / TestStand
- Knowledge of digital communications such as RS232, Profibus, CAN, LIN, GPIB
- Knowledge of data acquisition and signal analysis using instruments such as multimeters and I/O cards
- Statistical methods and tools
- English – professional use
Must have technical / professional qualifications
- Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuit design, firmware design for microcontrollers, radio frequency design
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
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