Itron, Inc. · 1 week ago
Staff Test Automation Firmware Engineer
West Union, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expItron, Inc. is a leader in smart grid metering and is focused on innovating solutions for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. The Staff Test Automation Firmware Engineer will develop automation scripts, enhance testing efficiency, and work on product design for long-lasting solutions in the smart grid domain.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, Batch, and Tera Term macros to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Utilize Python to parse logs, extract key insights, and write structured data to Excel
Utilize PyVISA to automate communication with oscilloscopes and other test equipment, streamlining data acquisition and control processes
Foundational knowledge of C language with experience in working directly with hardware interfaces such as UART, I2C, and SPI in a bare-metal environment
Design, implement, and troubleshoot user-friendly graphical interfaces using Python-based frameworks like Tkinter or PyQt to enhance application usability
Create and optimize Tera Term macros for automating serial communication tasks, data logging, and system interactions
Qualification
Required
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of related industrial experience. Strong entry-level candidates will be considered
Strong proficiency in Python programming and debugging (with emphasis on running embedded FW commands, parsing test logs) used for hardware test automation
Experience with operating lab equipment (oscilloscope, etc), validating peripheral (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.)
Ability to create GUI for test automation tools
Good software skills for developing bare metal test code in C and using JTAG is a plus
Good communication and writing proficiencies
Preferred
Knowing C# is a plus
Good software skills for developing bare metal test code in C and using JTAG is a plus
Benefits
Financial
Social
Health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule
And more
Company
Itron, Inc.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1993-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Deitrich
President & CEO / COO
Brian McGuigan
Director Smart Cities, EMEA
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