Automation Operations Engineer

Fixture & Device Setup:
Set up, deploy, and maintain test devices and fixtures for automation testing, including mechanical setup and device-under-test (DUT) configuration as instructed by the engineering team Hardware Handling & Modification:
Build models, disassemble, modify, and re-assemble systems; handle prototype and development hardware with strict adherence to security and handling protocols

Infrastructure Support:
Work alongside engineers to bring up and maintain test infrastructure, taking responsibility for agent staging, updates, and smoke testing

Execution & Monitoring:
Run experiments defined by staff engineers, start tests on daily software builds, and monitor them for success

Debugging & Troubleshooting:
Perform failure recovery, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis when automation or hardware test setups fail

Data Analysis & Reporting:
Perform basic analysis of test data validity, create test reports, summaries, and dashboards, and provide daily/weekly status updates with clear timelines and deliverables

Documentation:
Develop and update associated documentation, including assembly/disassembly procedures and agent update guides

Lab Management:
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-managed lab space, ensuring equipment and devices are properly accounted for and maintained

Logistics & Transportation:
Handle prototype device pickup within 48 hours of availability, deploy new prototype devices to test areas within 48 hours of pickup, and transport devices between distribution centers and labs (requiring travel between buildings using a personal vehicle)
Process Improvement:
Identify and propose design, process, or performance improvements to engineers to minimize test fixture downtime