Electrical Test Automation Engineer (remote)
About the role
About the Role Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Test Automation Engineers for a short-term project. Engineers will apply hands-on industry experience in electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation to solve complex technical problems. What You'll Do - Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware. - Integrate test instruments, data acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing. - Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data analysis workflows. - Perform functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable. - Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and identify root causes of failures. - Review and validate test methodologies, results, and technical approaches against project requirements. Who Should Apply - Electrical Test, Test Automation, Electrical, or Hardware Test Engineers with hands-on industry experience. - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field. - Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and working with laboratory instrumentation. - Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent. - Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485. - Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems. - Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation. - Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware. - Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems is a plus. Project Details - Duration: Short-term project - Work Type: Electrical test automation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Pay: $70 to $85 an hour (USD). Remote contract work through Mercor. Apply on Mercor, upload your CV and complete a short AI interview.