LotusLynx · 9 hours ago
Automation System Engineer
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expLotusLynx is seeking an Automation System Engineer to architect, develop, and maintain automated test systems for electrical and electromechanical product validation. The role involves designing test platforms, translating requirements into test plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring junior engineers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ashley Bender
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain automated test systems using LabVIEW for electrical and electromechanical product validation
Design and implement NI PXI-based test platforms, including hardware integration, signal conditioning, and data acquisition
Translate electrical and system-level requirements into automated test plans, scripts, and validation protocols
Develop reusable LabVIEW frameworks and test modules to support scalable automation
Create and execute validation and verification plans for systems involving motors, power electronics, and embedded controls
Design and build test fixtures and automation solutions to improve test repeatability and efficiency
Support testing of connected products, including interfaces, communications, and system integration
Partner with engineering teams on failure analysis, root cause investigations, and design improvements
Ensure validation activities meet regulatory and compliance requirements (EFT, HiPot, EMC, conducted/radiated emissions)
Document test architectures, procedures, results, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle
Mentor junior engineers and technicians on automation best practices (as applicable)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in test automation, validation, or verification engineering
Advanced LabVIEW development experience; Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) strongly preferred
Hands-on experience designing and supporting NI PXI-based test systems
Strong background in electrical system testing, data acquisition, and automated validation
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, specifications, and system requirements
Experience validating systems with motors, power electronics, and embedded controls
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance testing requirements
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred
Appliance, industrial equipment, or electro-mechanical product background
Experience with TestStand or other test management frameworks
Exposure to Python or other scripting languages supporting automation
Experience with environmental or stress testing (thermal, vibration)
Familiarity with product development life cycles (V-model, Agile, Waterfall)
Company
LotusLynx
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase