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# Test Engineer- Automated & Manual

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** North Reading, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Linux System Administration, Regression Testing, Robotic Automation Software, Shell Script, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Pytest, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6548984DFB5649D49C116DB41FE8F03B/job/

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in automated and manual testing of complex systems, including hardware, software, or cloud-based platforms.
 * Strong proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
 * Familiarity with shell scripting languages such as Bash for automation and tooling.
 * Experience working in Linux environments and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Ability to write clear, structured test cases and produce professional test reports and defect documentation.
 * Hands-on experience in lab environments with hardware validation, debugging, and use of test equipment.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary hardware, software, and integration teams.
 * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
 * Experience with software testing methodologies, test procedures, and test plan creation and execution.
 * Ability to automate tests where needed and adapt automation strategies to evolving system requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Familiarity with Python testing frameworks such as pytest and unittest, as well as regression testing frameworks.
 * Experience in validation, defect lifecycle management, and working with automation frameworks.
 * Exposure to AWS or other cloud-based systems.
 * Background in electrical engineering concepts and LabVIEW or similar tools is beneficial.
 * Experience building computers, writing code, or assembling hardware.
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment that combines hardware, software, and cloud systems.
 * Experience with test engineering for robotic systems, camera modules, and sensor systems.
 * Strong organizational skills and structured task management to handle multiple test activities in parallel.
 * Comfort working fully onsite in lab and R&D settings and engaging directly with prototypes and test platforms.

## Description

We are seeking a versatile Test Engineer to validate advanced robotic platforms and their supporting systems, including embedded compute platforms, camera modules, sensor systems, and AWS-based cloud applications. This role emphasizes automated testing while also requiring hands-on manual testing in active lab environments. You will partner closely with hardware, software, and integration teams to ensure performance, reliability, and quality across the entire system stack., * Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for robotic subsystems, supporting software, and cloud applications.

 * Develop and maintain Python and shell scripts to automate test execution, data collection, and validation workflows.
 * Conduct manual testing on hardware and software components, including regression and validation activities, when required.
 * Operate and validate devices in a lab environment, including setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and issue reproduction.
 * Execute test plans, track pass and failure results, and ensure comprehensive regression coverage.
 * Document test results clearly and accurately, author professional test reports, and track defects with detailed reproduction steps.
 * Collaborate with hardware, software, and integration teams to debug complex issues and drive timely resolution.
 * Enhance test processes, improve regression coverage, and support CI/CD integration to enable continuous quality improvements.
 * Contribute to the design, review, and updating of test plans to ensure evolving features are validated effectively.
 * Apply test engineering, validation, and regression testing best practices to support the reliability of next-generation robotic platforms.
 * Use test equipment and follow structured test procedures to validate electrical and software systems in the lab.