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# Senior Test Automation Engineer - Hardware and Robotics - Onsite

- **Company:** EPAM Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Monitoring of Systems, Network Protocols, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, Puppet
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.austinjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466697955&tx=JJ10195LFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
 * Proficiency in Python programming with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
 * Experience with diagnosing and repairing hardware faults, including electrical failures of key components and mechanical modifications to test fixtures
 * Experience with deploying and commissioning physical test fixtures that incorporate robotics or other motion control systems, including integration, calibration, and functional verification
 * Hands-on experience deploying automated test fixtures including mechanical assembly and setup
 * Familiarity with infrastructure management systems like Ansible or Puppet for configuration control
 * Experience with shell scripting, networking protocols, and managing macOS systems
 * Self-sufficient problem-solving abilities with excellent analytical and debugging skills
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with distributed teams

## Description

* Deploy and configure hardware test fixtures following automation engineering specifications including mechanical setup
 * Diagnose and repair hardware faults (including electrical failures and mechanical adjustments to test fixtures) to restore test areas and equipment to operation quickly and independently
 * Set up and commission physical test fixtures incorporating robotics or other motion control systems, ensuring proper integration, calibration, and functionality
 * Execute daily test protocols while monitoring system performance and ensuring test accuracy
 * Debug and troubleshoot failures in electrical and mechanical components using systematic problem-solving approaches
 * Perform device deployment, restoration, and configuration management for test equipment
 * Maintain lab operations including timely resolution of open actions and general facility upkeep
 * Collaborate with cross-location engineering teams to run experiments and validate test results