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Lead Test Automation Engineer – Hardware
| Company | Sofar Ocean |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $140000 – $170000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, embedded firmware architecture and development, hardware validation testing, and manufacturing automation tooling.
- Proficient in modern Python, with a strong track record of applying it to embedded systems and automation challenges.
- Expertise in synthesizing complex requirements from cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering) into a clear, actionable strategy and cohesive system design.
- Proven leadership guiding the efforts of 1-2 team members, setting and tracking milestones, meeting deadlines, and delivering clear, effective updates to non-technical stakeholders.
- Meticulous execution, ensuring every detail is thoroughly addressed and all tasks are completed with precision, consistently maintaining high standards in all aspects of work.
Responsibilities
- Drive improvements in production capacity and reduce TAKT time to meet ambitious production scaling targets, while maintaining highly accurate systems with rigorous test coverage that ensure only fully validated high quality products are shipped to our customers and oceans.
- Support the launch of new products by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing team members to capture, and training technicians on new processes.
- Exceptionally supportive, with a strong focus on ‘keeping the line running.’ Handles interruptions with a positive attitude and provides clear, respectful training to technicians. A true team player, offering respectful guidance and training to technicians while actively collecting and sharing data.
Preferred Qualifications
- A passion for or connection to the ocean.
- Experience with OHTF or other test-automation frameworks.
