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# Lead Automation Test Engineer

- **Company:** GE Vernova
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, MATLAB, Test Scripts
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-test-engineer/ge-vernova-job107638398

## About the Role

* Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
 * Significant experience in the handling automation test across any industry.
 * Experience of handling test frameworks involved in testing of embedded systems.
 * Experience in technical leadership with ability to manage team of ATE engineers.
 * 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.

## Description

* Design and develop testing framework.
 * Test automation planning.
 * Develop test scripts according to company defined standards.
 * Handle automation test on a project single handedly.
 * 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.


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