Hardware Test Automation Lead

Summary

The Hardware Test Automation Lead will be responsible for designing and developing strategies that will allow all design teams to automate hardware tests/verification and validation processes. The Hardware Test Automation Lead will lead hardware test automation teams at different Celestica design sites to develop and implement common automation frameworks. This includes automation platform selection, test framework design, IT infrastructure definition and test solutions creation  in collaboration with cross functional hardware and software design teams, departmental stakeholders, and IT departments

Candidates from Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the evaluation and selection process of common automation platforms that will be used by all test automation teams at different design sites.
• Design automation frameworks, define coding governance rules, and documentation requirements. 
• Lead Libraries, modules and API development, verification and release efforts.
• Collaborate with hardware test teams to design automation solutions for new products test/verification and validation processes.
• Design and build test data post-processing and visualization tools. 
• Collaborate with the SW teams to define and validate Diagnosis tools for new products prototype verification and validation. 
• Lead all test automation related activities and explore test automation opportunities. 
• Lead Test automation infrastructure selection and IT/Network requirements in collaboration with the IT department. 
• Engage with key stakeholders to proactively identify issues and make corrective action for the test automation efforts. 

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Experience in automation Framework Design across various IT platforms. 
• Solid understanding of common test automation Frameworks and experience of implementing automation design at an Enterprise Level.
• Experience in DevOps CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Marven, Azure, GitHub, etc 
• Experience in developing test automation solutions in any of the following: Pytest, Robot framework, Selenium or similar automation Framework.  
• Experience in developing test automation for Network switch, storage, server or GPU products testing.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages – Python, Perl, Bash, etc.
• Good understanding of hardware and software architecture and concepts related to Networking products especially Switches or Storage products
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot complex software and Hardware issues
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in defining test plans, executing tests, and generating test reports for internal and external uses.
• Past experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Past experience in test tools - JIRA, Jenkin, and similar tools 
• Past experience in Labview/Teststand is plus

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 8+ years of related experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.