Software Automation Engineer

• At least 3 years experience in the specific role but may have some general working experience - focus on developing multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software. The work includes:
• Conducting requirements gathering and analysis to understand the domain of the software problem and/or functionality, the interfaces between hardware and software, and the overall software characteristics
• Using programming, scripting, and/or database languages to write the software code
• Supporting software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding software enhancements
• Applying knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

• Designs, develops, and maintain software applications for controlling electromechanical automated testers and systems.
• Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

• Need to be proficient in programming languages like Python, Java, C/C++, LabView, and MATLAB.

• Need to be able to clearly communicate test results, testing requirements, and defects to stakeholders, developers, and tester.

• Need to be able to tolerate a lot of trial and error to perfect a system.

• Need to be able to analyze products properly during the software testing processes.

• Automation engineers may also need to establish quality assurance processes and monitoring, troubleshooting automated processes, and identify new automation opportunities.

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