Automation Engineer

1 month ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Automation EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Automation Engineer who is passionate about automated validation of software, hardware, and mechanical design to drive the world's transition to a sustainable future. The role involves performing automation platform design for hardware and firmware integration of next-generation electric vehicle charging equipment. Responsibilities include creating and executing new hardware and firmware feature test plans with automation sequences and detailed post-analysis. Additionally, the role requires Python code development and embedded firmware validation in C, C++. The successful candidate will identify, escalate, and resolve issues with hardware and firmware during system bring-up, performance, and safety tests, use dashboard tools to monitor and execute automation actions within the team's test stations, as well as monitor the stations' health. Troubleshooting failures within automated test setups and implementing fixes are also key components of this role.

Hard Skills

  • Electrical engineering
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Jenkins
  • Experience with software automation of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Testing software or hardware

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
  • Team collaboration

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Palo Alto, California.

Work Environment

Deer Creek location

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ) for other accommodation options.




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