Product Test Engineer (Python / Robot Framework)

Our client is an established engineering company developing advanced hardware and software-based products. The project focuses on strengthening automated product verification, improving test efficiency and scalability, and ensuring that products meet defined requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Project Overview

• Location: Zurich
• Start Date: 1 September 2026
• End Date: 1 June 2027
• Workload: 100%

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated HIL test sequences using Python and Robot Framework.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve test efficiency and scalability.
• Plan and perform requirements-based product testing, verification, and validation.
• Execute automated verification campaigns and analyze test results.
• Document test procedures, results, and identified product issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software-related issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct structured data analysis to support technical investigations.
• Work with REST interfaces and embedded communication protocols such as I2C, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Software Development, Hardware Development, and Verification teams.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–4 years of experience in product testing, verification, validation, or quality engineering.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience developing and executing automated HIL test sequences using Python and Robot Framework.
• Experience with modern software development and verification processes.
• Experience maintaining and improving automated test frameworks and environments.
• Experience executing automated verification campaigns and analyzing test results.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and structured data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and embedded communication protocols such as I2C, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Good knowledge of Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Very good English communication skills; German is an advantage.
• Experience with Linux is beneficial.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink is considered an advantage.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is a plus.