Job Title - Automation Engineer
Location - Hopkins, St. Louis, Minnesota,Missouri

Job Description:

I have an Automation Engineer that sits in St. Louis, MO or Minneapolis, MN 3 days a week. I've included information below for the position.

Job Details:

o The two hub locations are Minneapolis (ideally Hopkins) and Earth City, MO. At least 3 days a week onsite.

o Test Automation, using Java, the Cucumber framework and Cloudbees (Jenkins) for execution.

o Update existing test automation scripts and code.

o Actively participate in the agile & scrum ceremonies.

o Work through and troubleshoot new changes for the release of the different systems.

o Document the changes they have made.

o Communicate with team members on the changes they made.

What skills/technologies are required (please include the number of years of experience required)?

o Java development 3-4 Years

o Cucumber framework 2-3 Years

o Jenkins 1-2 years

What skills/attributes are preferred (these are a desired, not required)?

o Experience in an agile and scrum working environment.

What does the interview process look like?

o How many rounds? 1 to 2.

o Video, phone, or in person? Video

o How technical will the interviews be? Active real time coding examples may be requested.

Job Description:

Design and develop programs that conduct automatic tests on new and existent software.

Use guidelines to develop programs and write automation scripts.

Design and developing test automation scripts.

Use test automation guidelines.

Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks.

Research issues in software through testing.

Collaborate with QA Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions.

Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects.

Manages assigned project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales and the client.

Ensures that clients are thrilled and services are the highest quality possible. Works as single point of contact for multiple clients on multiple projects.

Participates with design of schedules at the initial sales effort to ensure deliverables are reasonable for project execution. Partners with Scheduler position to ensure schedules are updated throughout project scope.

Plans, evaluates, organizes and implements automation related projects and initiatives.

Oversees and facilitates required programming and debugging of control software, including PLC's, HMIs, Servo Drives, vision inspection systems, etc.

Identifies long-lead purchased items and prepares sufficient information, in a timely fashion, to order material and provides electrical drawings for assembly and job documentation.

Assists Production personnel in checking or trouble shooting equipment as required.

Designs and develops electrical components, equipment, and machinery.

Creates and refines electrical parts and assembly drawings to capture design intent and document the key aspects necessary to accomplish the manufacturing goals of a project.

Develops communication documentation to help convey the key aspects of a design to a client or manufacturing partner.

Maintains ongoing project requirements and specifications for multiple projects.

Reviews design efforts from team to ensure that quality is being maintained.

Provides technical guidance for designers and drafters.

Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements