Test Automation Engineer

Sol-Ark is a Veteran-owned solar and battery-based technology manufacturer based in Texas. Our mission is making the most reliable, innovative, and affordable solar storage solutions to power families & their businesses. Founded in 2013, the company has experienced massive, organic growth due to our equipment being 3x more powerful and capable than best-in-class alternatives. It is a fast-paced, yet casual work environment. We are a close-knit team looking to make significant contributions to a very fast-growing industry that values merit, character, aptitude, sustainability and self-reliance.

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Location: This position will be on-site at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• At this time, we are unable to consider candidates on F1-OPT, H1B or CPT status.

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience in testing hardware, firmware, and software products. This is a critical position for the company and the proper candidate will enjoy industry-leading benefits and work environment shared with top notch talent, as well as opportunities for growth and self-development in one of the industry’s highest growth companies.

This position will lead our test automation efforts and be specifically focused on automation of our regression and manufacturing testers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality test automation solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop testers for power electronic embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, software engineers and system architects, to define test requirements and test system interfaces.
• Assist with implementing a DFT strategy for all of Sol-Ark’s end-to-end solutions.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining all test automation portions of CI/CD pipelines for all projects.
• Participate in the full product development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in FMEAs, code reviews and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Help develop, automate, and maintain various quality metrics for the company’s products.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related test automation and test improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical support when needed.
• Assist with maintaining documentation for test designs, development processes, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited US University.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• At least 3 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in programming languages like LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Experience designing and maintaining production testers (bed of nails and end of line testers).
• Experience automating builds and tests with software development tools (compilers, debuggers, IDEs, etc.).
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems, embedded systems architectures, and software/hardware integration.
• Experience with database access and using databases for end-to-end testing.
• Experience with low-level device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting embedded systems using hardware and software debugging tools.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools and version control systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of power electronics and control algorithms.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) for automation and testing purposes.
• Experience in testing software for real-time control applications.
• Experience in testing UI/UX software.
• Experience with API testing.
• Experience in database testing.
• Experience with board layout.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience with CAD tools for design review.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following cloud environments: AWS, Azure, GCP.

Benefits:

Salary and Benefits : We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.