Senior Test Automation Engineer (LabView)

About Ei Electronics

Employing over 1200 people worldwide, the company is headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, occupying a 33,000 m” campus where all key manufacturing, R&D and commercial functions are located. Overseas sales and marketing subsidiaries are located in the UK, Germany, France and the USA.

The Company’s success is based on a culture of Quality, Service and Product Innovation over 30 years. R&D is the lifeblood of Ei Electronics, with sensor technologies at the core of our product advancement. As a global leader in the industry, Ei Electronics is now at the forefront of emerging Cloud-based “Connected Home” and IOT developments.

Working with one of Irelands leading indigenous electronics companies, provides a wide array of opportunities and possibilities to grow and we are now seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. 

Job Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite

Are you a highly skilled and meticulous LabVIEW Developer with a passion for ensuring the highest quality of electronic and IoT products? Do you thrive in a hands-on R&D environment, rigorously testing both hardware and software for flawless performance? If so, we invite you to join our innovative team!

We are a leading manufacturer of smart home life safety devices, innovating in IoT solutions. We are committed to developing cutting-edge, reliable, standards compliant and user-friendly products that enhance safety and connectivity

The Opportunity

As a test automation engineer, you’ll be central to our product development lifecycle. This role involves deep technical engagement, from validating new designs to performing critical electrical tests and ensuring adherence to our stringent quality standards. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers, playing a crucial role in delivering robust, defect-free products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, analysis, and documentation of test requirements with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Own test strategy and detailed test planning, ensuring full requirements traceability and risk-based coverage.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, maintainable automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Define test specifications, verification methodologies, and acceptance criteria for complex systems.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of test frameworks, architecture, and development practices.
• Specify, integrate, and optimise a broad range of measurement instruments and interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality, safety, and regulatory standards, supporting audits where required.
• Mentor and technically guide less experienced engineers. Influence long-term test automation strategy and engineering best practices
• Influence long-term test automation strategy and engineering best practices.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated test development for embedded electronic products.
• Strong proficiency in NI LabVIEW; Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or higher certification is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with test hardware design and hardware/software interfacing (e.g., serial, I²C, SPI, CAN).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Advantageous Skills

• Familiarity with automated QA tools (e.g., Selenium, Python, CLI).
• Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline) desirable.
• Familiarity with TestStand, DAQ, or instrument control is an advantage.
• Comfortable working on main’s power products.
• Proficiency in defect logging systems (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency in source code control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, SourceTree, GitHub).

What We Offer

We offer a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic R&D environment. Your contributions will directly impact our cutting-edge products, enhancing safety and connectivity globally. We provide a competitive salary & bonus scheme, health benefits, professional development opportunities, modern office facilities, and state-of-the-art R&D Labs & equipment.

Join Us

If you are a proactive and technically adept individual with an unwavering commitment to product quality, we encourage you to apply! Join us in shaping the future of smart home technology.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@eielectronics.ie.