Test Automation Architect - Firmware

Kohler Co. is seeking a Test Automation Architect - Firmware to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive test automation frameworks for our firmware development projects. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards while optimizing the testing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement test automation strategies for firmware / Mobile App / System projects, ensuring thorough test coverage and reliability. - Architect and maintain the test automation infrastructure, including tools and frameworks that support both functional and non-functional testing for Firmware / Mobile App / System testing - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware developers, quality assurance engineers, and product managers, to define testing requirements and ensure testability. - Analyze test results, provide insights, and drive improvements in test processes and coverage. - Ensure the right tools, technologies and platforms are chosen for the testing. Improve test execution by using the right tools and technologies - Mentor and guide team members in best practices for test automation and provide training as needed. - Stay current with industry trends and advancements in test automation technologies and methodologies. Skills and Tools Required: - Strong experience in firmware testing and validation, with a solid understanding of embedded systems. - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, or C++. - Experience in testing different communication protocols such as Wireless / Wired (MQTT, BLE, Ethernet, RS 232, SPI, I2C) - Fair knowledge of wired / wireless protocols - Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Embedded and Mobile App) (eg, Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Robot Framework, NI instruments, Customised Framework). - Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and tools used for embedded firmware testing . - Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI). - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. - we'll versed in using hardware and software tools for test development - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Minimum 5 years of experience in test automation framework design / maintain / define - Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in python scripting - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment. - Experience in Agile methodologies and practices. If you are passionate about test automation and want to make a significant impact on the quality of innovative products at Kohler Co., we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.