Test Automation Engineer - Villa Park, United States - Sterling Engineering

Description

Job Description

Title: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Villa Park, IL

Hire Type: 1 year Contract to Hire

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

This position will have significant responsibilities in creating, maintaining, and resolving issues with test automation machinery utilized in testing processes. The position will utilize graphical programming languages like NI LabView, NI TestStand, or other advanced textual programming languages such as Python, Java, C, and C#.

Job Duties:

• Create tests using NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or alternative testing frameworks like J-Unit, N-Unit, TestNG, Selenium, or Appium, aiming to cover all key variations in product behavior and validate every feature.
• Guarantee comprehensive test coverage for both new and existing features.
• Define, verify, troubleshoot, and manage automated testing systems.
• Identify and resolve hardware and software issues encountered during product testing.
• Collaborate with product teams to strategize, devise, and execute test strategies.
• Coordinate with design engineers to ensure alignment between product releases and test equipment readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of job-related experience strongly preferred as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Experience with textual or graphical programming languages such as C, C#, Java, or NI LabVIEW and various equipment for data acquisition and control
• Exposure to electronics and mechanical CAD programs is a plus
• Exposure to test automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, N-Unit, J-Unit, Cucumber, or TestNg is a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kellie Miller

Kellie Miller is a dedicated Technical Recruiter specializing in the Commercial Division. With a commendable 6-year career in recruitment, Kellie's passion for building meaningful connections with candidates sets her apart in the talent acquisition landscape.

As a Technical Recruiter in the Commercial Division, Kellie's understanding of industry intricacies empowers her to expertly connect candidates with positions that align with their experiences, skills, and aspirations. Her commitment to assessing qualifications and understanding each candidate's unique journeys and goals makes her a trusted partner in their career endeavors.

What Kellie enjoys most about her role is the art of connecting with people. She derives immense satisfaction from building relationships with candidates, delving into their experiences, exploring their skill sets, and uncovering their aspirations. Her genuine interest in each candidate's professional journey is the cornerstone of her approach.

Kellie's advice to job seekers reflects her dedication to thorough preparation. She encourages candidates to invest time in comprehensive research before applying or interviewing. This includes understanding the company, digging into the specifics of the role they're applying for, and critically assessing their skills and experiences. Kellie believes that such preparation allows candidates to showcase their qualifications effectively and demonstrates their genuine interest in the position.

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