Temp- Test Automation Engineer

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Plasma Control Technologies division at the San Jose site as a

Temp- Test Automation Engineer 

For 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

To this end, we work and research on the basis of X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying test modules, as well as refactoring our existing codebase to fit into a new modular test framework. The ideal candidate will be proficient with LabVIEW (between 2-5 years) and comfortable with Python. They would have a solid understanding with most software engineering principles, including version control (with Git), software testing, CI/CD integration, OOD, and the software design lifecycle. This individual is also able to identify and propose more efficient ways of improving our production testing process. Finally, experience interfacing with NI, Keysight, or Rhode & Schwarz test equipment is essential to succeed in this role.

What will you do?

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Implement unit/integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement software solutions.
• Document the codebase to ensure ease of maintenance and future development.
• Identify and implement process improvements or optimizations.
• Interface with a variety of test equipment from different vendors
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies for LabVIEW code development.

Who are we looking for?

• Proficient with LabVIEW (between 2-5 years’ experience)
• Competent with Python (1-2 years’ experience)
• Solid grasp of software engineering principles including:
  • Version Control (with Git),
  • Software Testing Methodologies (TDD / BDD)
  • OOD
  • Software Design Lifecycle
• Experience implementing process improvements or optimizations in a production environment.
• Experience interfacing with NI, Keysight, or Rhode & Schwarz test equipment.
• Up to Date with latest LabVIEW trends for developing maintainable software.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• NI LabVIEW Certification – CLAD or CLD
• Experience with Rest APIs
• Experience with Ethercat – Big Plus
• Experience with the PXI Platform

If you are a self-starter who is passionate about developing maintainable software and interested in joining a dynamic team, please apply today. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

The target houry range for this job is approximately  $40 to $60 an hour.

 *Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered.  We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us?

• Collaborate with diverse international colleagues from all over the world for a successful listed multinational company headquartered in Switzerland
• Take on inspiring projects in a highly dynamic environment and thriving industry, which is growing globally in emerging and mature markets
• Attractive training and career opportunities in our global locations, as well as flexible work arrangements
• Temp-to-hire position 

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.