Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer (Robotics / HIL) - Up to $40/hrLocation: Pleasanton, CA Work Model: Hybrid - 3+ days onsite Contract Length: 3-month contract with potential rolling extensionsWhy This RoleThis is a hands-on test automation role at the intersection of robotics, hardware-software integration, and release validation. You'll work directly with physical robot fleets and HIL environments to ensure systems are test-ready, reliable, and capable of supporting continuous automated testing and release qualification.Rather than routine hardware maintenance, this role focuses on test readiness, automation execution, and system validation, partnering closely with QA, automation, and engineering teams to keep testing pipelines moving.Your MissionEnable reliable, continuous testing by ensuring robot fleets are fully integrated into HIL and release automation workflows-ready to support system validation, development testing, demos, and release milestones.What You'll DoHIL, System & Release TestingSupport automated and semi-automated testing using physical robots connected to HIL and system validation environmentsExecute release-level testing including sanity, smoke, and regression testsPrepare robots for test execution (configuration, firmware alignment, connectivity)Assist with defined test scenarios and validation workflowsTest Readiness & Fleet Operations (Non-Maintenance)Ensure robot fleets are available, configured, and operational for scheduled testingPerform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting to unblock test executionEscalate complex issues to engineering or hardware teams with clear contextTest Data & Issue ReportingCollect logs, artifacts, and observations from failed or unstable test runsClearly report issues with supporting data to QA and engineering partnersValidate fixes by re-running automated or guided test scenariosCross-Functional CollaborationSupport QA, robotics, and development teams during testing, demos, and releasesPartner with automation and HIL owners to ensure smooth test executionWhat You BringHands-on experience working with robotics systems, test labs, or hardware-software integrated environmentsFamiliarity with automated testing concepts, HIL setups, or release validation workflowsAbility to follow test procedures, scripts, and automation-driven processesStrong troubleshooting mindset and comfort working with physical systemsClear communication skills for documenting issues and test resultsAbility to obtain a U.S. Export License (if required)What Sets You ApartYou're reliable and take ownership of test readinessYou're detail-oriented and precise with configurations and proceduresYou solve problems methodically and communicate clearlyYou collaborate naturally across QA, automation, and engineering teamsTCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.#LI-EM1

Created: 2026-04-02