Automation Test Engineer - #192097

W3Global


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Stafford
Salary: £300 - £350 per day
Contract type: Contractor
Job Title: HVDC HVDC Automation Test Engineer

Work Location: Stafford, UK

Employment Type: 6 Months Contract

Onsite- 5 days onsite

Job Description Summary

  • As part of the V and V Test Automation Engineering team, the Automation test engineer will work with a highly motivated, and dynamic team of engineers on the delivery and automation of existing and new power electronics application requirements for power systems, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming "HVDC Grid".
  • The development of scripts is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork, clear communication with the software and validation departments of the project and an innovative approach.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Design and develop testing framework.
  • Test automation planning.
  • Develop test scripts according to company defined standards.
  • Support create and enhance in-house tools.
  • Execution of automated tests for different aspects such as PSCAD and MATLAB.
  • Clearly communicate details of failures to the respective engineering functions.
  • Carry out execution of tests and provide clear reporting of results.
  • Seek to automate testing wherever possible using out automatic testing platform.
  • Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.

Qualifications And Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in embedded system testing.
  • Moderate experience in the automation test across any industry.
  • Experience of working with test frameworks involved in testing of embedded systems.
  • Strong communication skills with a fluency in English language.
  • Willingness to travel to support projects globally and readiness for flexible with working hours

Desired characteristics

  • Strong knowledge of python programming.
  • Good understanding of how scripts interact with the software environment.
  • Specification & report writing such as technical note.
  • Flexible work approach.
  • Eager to learn.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Accountable for delivery.
  • Proactive approach to solve issues.
  • Perfection seeking mindset.
  • Can deliver under tight schedule and pressure.
  • Attention to details.
  • Organised.
  • EHS compliance ability.

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