Test Development Engineer

SoTalent is seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer to help design, develop, and support automated test systems used in large-scale hardware and data center manufacturing environments. The role involves building Python-based automated test sequences, maintaining test software, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure test requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop test systems, procedures, and automated scripts to validate hardware performance
• Build Python-based automated test sequences that interface with BMS and PLC systems for functional and safety validation of liquid cooling equipment
• Develop and maintain server-level (L10) and rack-level (L11) test software used in high-volume manufacturing
• Support sustaining engineering by implementing configuration updates and ensuring test systems remain reliable and up to date
• Maintain thorough documentation of test infrastructure, procedures, and specifications
• Work cross-functionally with hardware engineering, manufacturing, controls, and quality teams to align on test requirements and performance standards
• Contribute to defining test architecture and infrastructure strategy
• Stay current with emerging testing technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing test development/sustaining for enterprise server, storage, or networking products OR 10+ years of relevant experience with some college coursework
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced programming experience in Python, Java, and Bash; C/C++ is a plus
• Strong Linux development background (CentOS or Ubuntu)
• Python automation expertise with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP)
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; experience designing physical test stations is highly preferred
• Experience building and configuring VMs using VMware (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and protocols (L1/L2/L3, BGP, ECMP, DHCP Relay)
• Experience with Git and modern software engineering best practices
• Experience designing physical test stations is highly preferred