Electrical Test Automation Engineer

Mercor

. Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware .

Posted 10/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $85 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated test systems for electrical and electronic hardware, with proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW. Capable of performing various testing methodologies, including HIL testing, while analyzing results and troubleshooting hardware setups.

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Electrical TestingAutomated Test Systems DevelopmentPython ProgrammingData Acquisition SystemsHIL Testing

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingAutomationInstrumentationHardware ValidationTest AutomationData AnalysisPython ProgrammingMATLABLabVIEWC/C++

Soft Skills

Technical Problem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

LabVIEW/TestStandPXI/PXIeDAQ SystemsSCPIGPIBUSBEthernetCANRS-232RS-485

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectronicsMechatronicsPower ElectronicsEmbedded SystemsHigh-Voltage SystemsSafety-Critical SystemsAutomated Regression TestingCustom Test FixturesTest Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware
Integrate test instruments, data acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing
Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data analysis workflows
Perform functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable
Analyze test results and troubleshoot hardware and test setups
Identify root causes of failures
Review and validate test methodologies, results, and technical approaches against project requirements
Work on electrical test automation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation
Contribute human expertise to projects training and enhancing AI systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on industry experience in electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems
Experience working with laboratory instrumentation
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent
Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation
Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems preferred
Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation preferred
Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware preferred
Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems is a plus
Must be able to work as an independent contractor
H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role
Flexible schedule / work on your own schedule
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
Competitive pay
Collaboration with leading researchers
Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
Up to $340 referral payment for each successful referral (referral limits apply)
Reasonable accommodations available upon request