Automation Engineer

Automation EngineerDuration: 6 Months Contract with high chances of extension MoI: Video Location: Hopkins, MN - 3 days per week (Hybrid)Job DescriptionLanguages: Java, Groovy, JavaScript Automation Tools & Framework: Maven, TestNG, ExtentReport, Selenium, Appium, Android Studio, Protractor, WebdriverIO Extensive experience in mobile testing: native app and mobile browsers. Extensive experience working in a collaborative environment (GitLab, GitHub) Extensive experience in agile tools (Jira, VersionOne) Extensive API integration and test automation experience (Rest-Assured, Apache, Karate, Postman, SOAP UI, MuleSoft, apigee) Implementation experience in BDD framework (Cucumber, Gherkin) Experience in cloud solutions tools such Sauce Labs SQL experience and JDBC connectivity Setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Great communication skills Can lead a team of offshore test engineers without much guidanceRoles & Responsibilities:• Design and develop programs that conduct automatic tests on new and existent software. • Use guidelines to develop programs and write automation scripts. • Design and developing test automation scripts. • Use test automation guidelines. • Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks. • Research issues in software through testing. • Collaborate with QA Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions. • Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects. • Manages assigned project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client. • Ensures that clients are thrilled and services are the highest quality possible. Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects. • Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution. Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope. • Plans, evaluates, organizes and implements automation related projects and initiatives. • Oversees and facilitates required programming and debugging of control software, including PLC's, HMIs, Servo Drives, vision inspection systems, etc. • Identifies long-lead purchased items and prepares sufficient information, in a timely fashion, to order material and provides electrical drawings for assembly and job documentation. • Assists Production personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required. • Designs and develops electrical components, equipment, and machinery. • Creates and refines electrical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project. • Develops communication documentation to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner. • Maintains ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects. • Reviews design efforts from team to ensure that quality is being maintained. • Provides technical guidance for designers and drafters. • Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements.