Automotive Test Systems Engineer

Job Description

Automotive Test Systems Engineer

Automotive & Embedded Systems

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands on Automotive Test Systems Engineer to support and enhance internal test bench infrastructure, automation workflows, and engineering data systems. This role blends software, server support, automation, and light hardware/PCB coordination. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to improve test efficiency, data accuracy, and system reliability across multiple platforms.

What You’ll Do

Server & Application Support

• Maintain and upgrade backend servers and databases for engineering test systems.
• Implement secure communication protocols ( SSL certificates).
• Integrate single sign on (SSO) and role based access control (RBAC).
• Improve backend data processing and automation workflows.

Test System Integration

• Support scheduling and automation tools used for test bench operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enable automated test execution.
• Enhance system visibility by adding hardware/software configuration views.

Data & Finance Support

• Manage and validate project related data within internal systems.
• Assist finance teams by verifying cost allocations and resolving discrepancies.
• Update project identifiers and metadata as engineering programs evolve.

Software & Firmware Coordination

• Import and maintain configuration databases for embedded components.
• Support engineering teams during software/firmware release cycles.
• Improve accuracy of communication protocol data (e.g., CAN related tables).

PCB & BOM Workflow

• Coordinate PCB orders and communicate with manufacturing teams.
• Address manufacturability issues identified during DFM checks.
• Build hierarchical BOM views for assemblies and subcomponents.

Automation & Intake Systems

• Improve automation of internal intake forms and data collection workflows.
• Build or enhance tools using cloud platforms and automation frameworks.

What You Bring

Technical Skills

• Networking: TCP/UDP/IP
• OS: Linux/Unix (Debian preferred)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP, SQL
• Data formats: XML, JSON
• Cloud & Automation: Azure, Power Automate, Power BI
• Experience with test bench systems or automation tools is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration with cross functional teams
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Comfortable working in fast moving engineering environments
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be a key contributor in improving test efficiency, data accuracy, and engineering workflows that directly support product development. Your work will help streamline automation, enhance system reliability, and ensure smooth coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams.