Python Test Automation Engineer - Contract

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Campbell, CA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Develop and maintain automated test systems for power electronics, focusing on hardware integration and GUI test automation using Python, CANopen, and HIL scripting. Collaborate with teams ensuring test coverage and provide feedback on system performance.
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About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Manager, Power Electronics Firmware

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Python Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test systems for power testing equipment, with a focus on NHR (NH Research) and Chroma hardware. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CANopen communication, GUI test automation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) scripting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain Python-based automated test scripts for power electronics test equipment (NHR, Chroma)
  • Develop and maintain HIL test scripts to simulate real-world operating conditions and validate embedded system behavior
  • Interface with hardware systems using CANopen protocol, including node configuration and data monitoring
  • Automate GUI-based testing using tools such as Pywinauto, Squish, or custom frameworks
  • Integrate HIL and hardware tests into CI pipelines for continuous validation
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to ensure test coverage and traceability
  • Analyze test results and provide feedback to development teams on bugs, performance issues, and functional gaps
  • Document test cases, procedures, and infrastructure in alignment with project and quality requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of Python test automation experience in hardware/software integration environments
  • Proficiency with CANopen protocol and related tools (e.g., CANalyzer, PCAN)
  • Experience with HIL scripting for testing embedded systems
  • Familiarity with NHR (NH Research) and Chroma power test equipment
  • Experience in GUI automation using Pywinauto, Squish, or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of testing principles, embedded systems, and hardware interfaces
  • Version control with Git and experience in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the power electronics or battery testing industry
  • Knowledge of SCPI, Modbus, or other industrial communication protocols
  • Exposure to real-time simulation environments (e.g., dSPACE, NI VeriStand)
  • Agile development experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Location

Campbell, CA


We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

Top Skills

Canopen
Chroma
Git
Hil Scripting
Jenkins
Nhr
Python
Pywinauto
Squish
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The Company
Campbell, CA
968 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Electric mobility is the smart choice. We make it the easy one, too. So easy that someone plugs into our network every 2 seconds. Since 2007, we’ve focused solely on building the best electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric.
Join us in shaping the future of mobility. If you'd like to learn more about what it's like to build the new fueling network, check out our Engineering Blog: www.chargepoint.com/engineering

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