Electrical Test Automation Engineer
$70 to $85/hIndicative range provided by Mercor
Posted on August 29, 2026 · Applications until December 3, 2026
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Design automated test systems and validate electrical hardware for a short-term project. Requirements include a relevant engineering degree and hands-on experience with automated electrical testing.
Description in English, as published by Mercor.
About the Role
Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Test Automation Engineers for a short-term project. Engineers will apply hands-on industry experience in electrical testing, automation, instrumentation, and hardware validation to solve complex technical problems.
What You'll Do
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Design and implement automated test systems, procedures, and test sequences for electrical and electronic hardware.
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Integrate test instruments, data acquisition systems, and hardware interfaces to automate measurements and testing.
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Develop test scripts, automation frameworks, and data analysis workflows.
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Perform functional, performance, validation, regression, and HIL testing where applicable.
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Analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware and test setups, and identify root causes of failures.
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Review and validate test methodologies, results, and technical approaches against project requirements.
Who Should Apply
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Electrical Test, Test Automation, Electrical, or Hardware Test Engineers with hands-on industry experience.
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Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
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Experience developing or executing automated electrical test systems and working with laboratory instrumentation.
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Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or equivalent.
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Experience with test automation, data acquisition, and instrument-control protocols such as SCPI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or RS-232/485.
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Ability to interpret electrical schematics, test specifications, and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with ATE, automated test benches, custom test fixtures, NI hardware, LabVIEW/TestStand, PXI/PXIe, or DAQ systems.
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Experience with HIL/SIL, automated regression testing, or Python-based test automation.
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Experience testing power electronics, batteries, EVs, motors, embedded systems, or other complex electrical hardware.
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Experience with high-voltage or safety-critical systems is a plus.
Project Details
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Duration: Short-term project
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Work Type: Electrical test automation, technical problem-solving, and expert evaluation
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
15 openings
Open worldwide
About Mercor
Mercor is a US marketplace hiring remote experts for AI and consulting projects, from law to engineering. The original posting is on their site.
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