Senior Test Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our client in Hinwil, Zurich, for an exciting 8-month contract, bringing strong expertise in Python, Robot Framework, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Job description:
Test Framework Optimisation: Improve, standardise and harmonise existing automated test frameworks, tools and environments to increase testing efficiency, reliability and consistency across multiple product verification environments.
Requirements-Based Verification: Develop and execute automated test cases based on technical and functional requirements, ensuring full traceability between requirements, test cases, execution results and identified defects.
CI/CD Integration & DevOps: Integrate automated testing solutions into CI/CD pipelines and modern software development workflows, supporting continuous testing, faster release cycles and improved product quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Troubleshooting: Work closely with Software Development, Hardware Engineering and Product Verification teams to investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and continuously improve testing processes.
Requirements:
5-8 years of experience in software testing and test automation
Strong hands-on experience with Python & Robot Framework
Proven experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Requirements-based testing, verification and traceability
Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Engineering or related technical degree
Nice to have: ISTQB Foundation Level certification.