Tools and Automation Engineer

A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is looking for Tools and Automation Engineer to join their Quality Engineering team to ensure products exceed customer expectations. We're looking for a critical thinker passionate about quality who will ensure company's products perform exceptionally. You'll combine creative hands-on testing with rigorous data collection and scripting to validate sensor behavior and measure real-world performance. You'll understand not just *what* features do, but *how* they're experienced by customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute comprehensive manual test cases across end-to-end firmware, algorithms, and software stack
Perform systematic regression testing to ensure new changes don't break existing functionality
Write Python and Bash scripts to automate data collection, processing and analysis workflows
Design, execute, and manage small scale data collection protocols that capture performance in real-world conditions
Create visualizations and reports that translate technical findings into actionable insights for engineering teams
Collaborate with development teams to refine data collection and testing approaches
Contribute to test plan design and documentation that product quality standards

Required Skills and Experience:
1. BS or MS in EE/CE/CS or related field
2. Proven experience with full stack validation, test case development, and test strategy creation
3. Proven experience running data collection protocols and managing datasets
4. Strong experience with Python (and ideally Bash) scripting for data processing and automation
1. Data analysis and statistical interpretation skills
5. Meticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred Experience:
1. Experience writing and/or testing algorithms and firmware in embedded systems
2. Familiarity with data visualization tools
3. Track record on consumer products or quality-critical systems
4. Experience with version control and documentation practices

Type: Contract
Duration: 9 months with extension
Work Location: Cupertino, CA (100% on site)
Pay range: $ 32.00 - $ 47.00 (DOE)