CAE Automation Engineer(SA2115)

• A primary focus will be on designing writing enhancing and maintaining automated test scripts using languages like Python or similar. Youll help build a robust regression test suite for products
  
• Architect and implement automated tests specifically targeting challenging user interface and graphics-intensive test cases. Youll leverage tools like Python Perl Eggplant or similar pushing the boundaries of whats automatable.
  
• Create programs or scripts that automate test cases from real-world engineering functionalities like import/export FE model creation analysis setup or post-processing tasks.
  
• Proactively translate existing manual test cases into efficient automated scripts ensuring comprehensive coverage improved efficiency and faster feedback cycles. Youll design tests that effectively validate new features and existing functionality.
  
• Develop and prepare model files necessary to support and validate automated test functions within products.
  
• Update the current suite of automated tests to align with the latest product releases and add new automated tests for functional areas that currently lack automation.
  
• Work closely with senior QA engineers and software developers actively contributing to discussions on test strategy automation architecture and the integration of automated tests into our continuous integration pipelines.
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field with hands-on software development experience.
  
• 3-5 years of professional experience in test automation within Software Quality Engineering with a strong portfolio of automation projects.
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Perl and experience with building a web application.
  Experience with version control systems like Git Gitlab or GitHub.
• Expertise in Python and Django (or Django REST Framework).
  
• Strong mastery of OOP design patterns clean code and API design.
  
• Experience with relational databases specifically Postgres and MySQL.
  
• Hands-on experience setting up and managing CI/CD workflows (e.g. GitHub Actions GitLab CI).
  
• Desired experience with VS Code and AI development tools like Copilot and Claude.
  
• Experience with developing regression QA automation workflows and high-performance computing (HPC) workflows.
  
• Exposure or experience with software development for desktop simulations products like Hyperworks and/or FEA solver tools (e.g. OptiStruct NASTRAN ABAQUS RADIOSS etc.)
  
• Hands-on automation experience with tools like Eggplant or similar.
  
• Demonstrates a proactive can-do attitude with strong logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities; thrives as a positive and collaborative team player shows resilience in challenging situations and brings innovative out-of-the-box thinking to drive solutions.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling effective collaboration.
  

Preferred Qualifications

These "nice-to-haves" will help you stand out:

• Familiarity with various operating systems including Windows and UNIX/Linux.
  
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis concept either through coursework or projects. Familiarity with any CAE software is a plus.