Sr Test Automation Engineer Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

General Description:

Astemo is a leading manufacturer of vehicle engine management systems and transmission control systems with facilities around the globe employing approximately 90,000 employees and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while being a responsible corporate citizen. Our Astemo facility in Kentucky manufactures automotive electronic control units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems.

Come join our growing organization and you'll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you're a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing.

In addition to the many technical challenges, you will also enjoy one of the best and affordable benefit packages in the industry.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Test Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving test strategy, design, development, and continuous improvement of electronic product testing within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures that all electronic assemblies and finished products meet quality, reliability, and customer requirements through robust test systems, processes, and methodologies. The Sr. Test Engineer will also mentor junior engineers, collaborate cross-functionally with design and manufacturing teams, and provide expertise in troubleshooting and failure analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

Test Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and validate automated and manual test systems for electronic assemblies and finished products.
• Create test procedures, test fixtures, and software to support production requirements.
• Implement Design for Test (DFT) strategies in collaboration with product development teams.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical leadership in solving complex test and product-related issues on the production floor.
• Analyze test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure test equipment uptime and compliance with calibration and maintenance schedules.

Continuous Improvement

• Responsible for the First Pass Yield metrc.
• Lead initiatives to optimize test efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve test coverage.
• Drive automation, standardization, and digitalization of test processes.
• Evaluate and implement new test technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.

Leadership & Mentoring:

• Act as a technical mentor to junior test engineers and technicians.
• Provide guidance on troubleshooting methodologies, best practices, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Overall understanding of the entire test process and the tradeoffs of the various test methods
• Experience 6+ years in electronic testing within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates participative management in problem solving.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming languages: Python, .NET, LabVIEW.
• Test Sequencers: TestStand, Test Exec.
• Experience in Electronic circuit design and circuit debugging.
• Prior engineering experience in automotive / manufacturing environment. Strong computer skills. Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
• Available to travel globally as required to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.