Test Automation Engineer (f/m/d) Embedded Systems

Job-ID: HMT-TAE-A | Software Development | HydroMet | Aachen

Using water and energy more sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and counteracting them preventively – this is our passion and our motivation.

We develop digital solutions to advance the monitoring and forecasting of water and the environment, so environmental managers have salient information to plan for and face difficult decisions about flooding and drought as well as ensuring the delivery of clean water.

Become part of our KISTERS group and support us in making the world a better place!

How you can contribute:

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation systems for our sensors and dataloggers.
• Collaborate with firmware developers and hardware engineers to ensure comprehensive testing of embedded systems.
• Write and execute test plans to verify product performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications.
• Analyze test results and identify root causes of issues, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain documentation for test procedures, setups, and results.

Your Qualification:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, in a related field,
• or equivalent qualifications.

Your Profile:

• Experience with Python programming for automation and scripting.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, including hardware/software interaction.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Hands-on experience with measurement devices, communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART), and data acquisition.
• Problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.

Your benefits at KISTERS:

• Family-friendly working time models
• Remote working opportunities
• Regular in-house training opportunities
• Performance-related pay for all employees is part of the KISTERS career model
• Subsidized Lunch
• Company parties and events
• Childcare during school holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Job bike (company bike leasing)
• And much more …

Further benefits and offers to make your work and private lives more enjoyable can be found [here].

Have we sparked your interest?

Apply now!

Or simply call us at +49 2408 9385 0.
Mr. Liam Howlett is looking forward to receiving your application.

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