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Senior Test Automation Engineer (LabView)

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25344

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer with deep LabVIEW expertise to lead verification and validation activities for embedded electronic and IoT products. This is a hands-on technical leadership role within R&D, focused on architecting scalable automated test systems, defining test strategy, and ensuring product quality, compliance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead definition and documentation of test requirements with cross-functional teams

  • Own test strategy, planning, and requirements traceability using risk-based approaches

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand

  • Define verification methodologies, test specifications, and acceptance criteria

  • Lead complex troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis

  • Drive continuous improvement of test frameworks, tools, and architecture

  • Specify, integrate, and optimise measurement instruments and interfaces

  • Ensure compliance with internal quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Essential Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years in automated testing for embedded electronic products

  • Strong NI LabVIEW expertise (CLD or higher highly desirable)

  • Solid understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and measurement techniques

  • Experience with test hardware design and HW/SW interfacing (Serial, I²C, SPI, CAN)

Desirable

  • TestStand, DAQ, or advanced instrument control experience

  • Familiarity with QA/automation tools (Python, Selenium, CLI)

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline)

  • Experience with mains-powered products

  • Jira and source control tools (Git, Bitbucket, etc.)

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary + bonus

  • Health benefits

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Modern R&D environment with advanced lab facilities

  • Opportunity to shape test strategy for innovative, safety-critical IoT products

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin.

kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 2427108


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