Electrical Test Automation Engineer

Mercor

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

Posted 10/21/2026contractRemote • 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 analyzing test results and troubleshooting complex technical problems in high-voltage or safety-critical systems.

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Electrical Test EngineeringTest AutomationPython ProgrammingData Acquisition SystemsHIL Testing

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Hard Skills

Automated Test SystemsTest Scripts DevelopmentElectrical TestingInstrumentationData Analysis WorkflowsTest MethodologiesTest Specifications InterpretationEmbedded Systems TestingHigh-Voltage Systems TestingRoot Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

MATLABLabVIEWC/C++NI HardwarePXI/PXIeDAQ SystemsTestStandSCPI ProtocolGPIB ProtocolUSB Protocol

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectronicsInstrumentationMechatronicsAutomated Regression TestingPower ElectronicsBatteriesElectric VehiclesMotorsSafety-Critical Systems

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, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and identify root causes of failures
Review and validate test methodologies, results, and technical approaches against project requirements
Apply electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation expertise to complex technical problems
Contribute to projects that train and enhance AI systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on industry experience as an Electrical Test, Test Automation, Electrical, or Hardware Test Engineer
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and 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
Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role
Flexible schedule; can be completed 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 next-generation AI systems
Referral payments of up to $340 per successful referral, subject to referral limits