Test Automation Engineer
Sol-Ark · Allen, Texas, US ·
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- Onsite
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- Full time
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- QA
About us:
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.
Location: This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). **This is not a remote position.
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Work Eligibility:
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Sol-Ark does not provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT (including STEM OPT), H-1B, or any other employment-based visa requiring future sponsorship.
About the Position:
We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python-based automated test solutions. 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 work with engineering and manufacturing teams to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for production, validation, and engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong software development skills, hands-on experience with test instrumentation, and a proven ability to deliver reliable automated test solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop automated test applications using LabVIEW and TestStand.
- Develop drivers and interfaces for instrumentation (NI PXI, cDAQ, GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, Serial, etc.).
- Create automated production, validation, and engineering test sequences.
- Design reusable software architectures and test frameworks.
- Integrate measurement equipment, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and environmental chambers.
- Develop automated data collection, reporting, and traceability systems.
- Troubleshoot and improve existing automated test stations.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Support calibration and maintenance of automated test equipment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Proficiency with LabVIEW and TestStand.
- Working knowledge of Python and experience with automated instrumentation.
- Experience with NI PXI/cDAQ and measurement systems.
- Familiarity with SQL/databases and Git.
- Hardware debugging skills and understanding of production test environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience developing drivers for GPIB, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, and serial interfaces.
- Experience building reusable test frameworks and automated reporting systems.
- Knowledge of power electronics test applications.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, medical, dental, vision, accidental, FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401(k).