Sr. Embedded Automation Engineer

Specializing in IT and Non-IT Roles Across the USA | Expertise in MSP/VMS | Bio/Pharmaceuticals | Medical Devices | Engineering | Manufacturing

Job Title: Sr. Automation Engineer

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking Senior Automation Engineers to lead and enhance advanced automation solutions for embedded and UI-driven systems. The ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in Python-based automation, Robot Framework, and QNX environments, with a strong focus on scalable test architecture, framework migration, and high-volume regression execution. This role requires hands‑on technical leadership, cross-layer debugging skills, and collaboration within complex embedded and aviation‑grade systems.

Mandatory Technical Skills

(Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in each)

• UX/UI Automation & Testing

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and enhance scalable automation frameworks using Python and Pytest
  .
• Perform migration of automation assets from Robot Framework to Python/Pytest
  , ensuring feature parity and long‑term maintainability.
• Analyze and interpret large Robot Framework keyword libraries and enable reuse within Python‑based executions.
• Optimize hybrid execution models involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets.
• Develop wrapper layers, fixtures, utilities, and reusable automation components.
• Independently debug complex cross‑layer automation issues spanning Python, Robot Framework, QNX OS, and device‑level tools.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Execute and maintain UI and device automation using Appium, Selenium
  , or equivalent tools.
• Enforce modular test design principles, including page‑object and page‑keyword patterns
  , to ensure long‑term automation maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold automation design, coding standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Python automation and Pytest
  .
• Strong practical experience with Robot Framework
  , including keywords, resources, variables, and test structuring.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining large keyword repositories (1000+ keywords).
• Experience working with QNX OS, POSIX systems, Hypervisor‑based virtualization
  , and Cloud environments (AWS).
• Solid understanding of Git version control
  , branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with UI and device automation tools such as Appium and Selenium.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mobility, embedded systems, aviation, or high‑volume regression environments
  .
• Exposure to automation framework migration
  , cross‑framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering
  , or a related field.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Consulting