Firmware Tester - Python automation and C/C++ development (Reno)
Global Connect Technologies, Reno, NV, United States
Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: Reno, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled
Manufacturing Test Software Engineer
with strong expertise in python automation to develop and maintain automated test solutions for PCBA functional and end-of-line (EOL) testing. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure robust test coverage, high production yield, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing test software for automated test equipment supporting PCBA functional and EOL testing
Integrate software with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, and communication protocols
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to ensure
Design for Test (DFT)
and comprehensive test coverage
Support deployment, debugging, and sustaining of test systems across internal and contract manufacturing sites
Improve test uptime, cycle time, and production yield through continuous software enhancements
Implement automated data collection, logging, and analytics to identify anomalies and prevent production escapes
Participate in root cause analysis of production issues and deliver long-term, software-driven solutions
Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or a related field
Minimum
4+ years of experience
in software development for manufacturing test, validation, or automation systems (flexible based on candidate strength)
Experience with additional languages such as
C#, Python , or similar is a plus
Hands-on experience designing and debugging automated test systems for electronic or electromechanical products
Solid understanding of
embedded systems , communication protocols, and test instrumentation
Experience working in production/manufacturing environments with uptime, throughput, and quality requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Location: Reno, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled
Manufacturing Test Software Engineer
with strong expertise in python automation to develop and maintain automated test solutions for PCBA functional and end-of-line (EOL) testing. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure robust test coverage, high production yield, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing test software for automated test equipment supporting PCBA functional and EOL testing
Integrate software with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, and communication protocols
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to ensure
Design for Test (DFT)
and comprehensive test coverage
Support deployment, debugging, and sustaining of test systems across internal and contract manufacturing sites
Improve test uptime, cycle time, and production yield through continuous software enhancements
Implement automated data collection, logging, and analytics to identify anomalies and prevent production escapes
Participate in root cause analysis of production issues and deliver long-term, software-driven solutions
Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or a related field
Minimum
4+ years of experience
in software development for manufacturing test, validation, or automation systems (flexible based on candidate strength)
Experience with additional languages such as
C#, Python , or similar is a plus
Hands-on experience designing and debugging automated test systems for electronic or electromechanical products
Solid understanding of
embedded systems , communication protocols, and test instrumentation
Experience working in production/manufacturing environments with uptime, throughput, and quality requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills