Automated Firmware Test Engineer

Job Title: Automated Firmware Test EngineerJob Description

Provide support for Device Hardware and Firmware

Provide support for manufacturing teams as issues arise that either affect quality or result in stop-ship scenarios

Represent Support as appropriate in CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action) meetings

Provide in-depth root cause analysis of customer issues, accurately documenting reasons for failures and appropriate resolutions

Interface with Product Management, Core Engineering, Technical Management Office, and other internal teams to drive quality improvements

Support and adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy

Perform other duties as assigned or required

This team specifically deals with how data gets from point A to point B. They work on a Mesh network, encountering Linux, RTOS, and other devices. Extensive networking knowledge is required to excel. Testing communication devices and protocols is crucial. They work with 7-layer protocols, primarily focusing on gas and water meters, and some RF and cellular devices, but mostly manual testing. The backbone communication that carries the data is their main focus, ensuring data flows correctly, is sent on time, routed correctly, and in the right format.We are looking for an Automated QA Engineer to join our team and help us validate different product lines such as Collector, Elec. EP, Battery EP, or EIC. The candidate will be responsible for automating the manual test cases that firmware QA will be writing using Python, Bash, or C# with Robot Framework. You will also be expected to create your own setup, verify it manually, and then automate it for integration into nightly regression build testing.Hard Skills

4+ years of quality assurance engineering experience

Scripting knowledge with Python, Bash, etc.

Experience with Robot Framework

Experience with C/C

Working experience with Linux, networking protocols, etc.

Experience in both manual and automation testing

Familiarity with networking standards and protocols (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, DHCP)

Soft Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job TypeThis is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Alpharetta, Georgia.Work Environment

Onsite

Schedule 8-5

#LD-KD1About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

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