Porsche Cars North America - Carson, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Test and Validation team is responsible for testing market-specific Infotainment and Connect systems and services in North America, covering test and validation activities throughout the development process of vehicle models and services. The Senior Test Automation Engineer Infotainment & Connect plays a crucial role in ensuring timely resolution of all topics related to test automation activities, including test case implementation, test execution, and reporting. This position requires collaboration with a team of Test Engineers and suppliers, as well as acting as the main contact for Porsche Engineering Services US regarding specific technical projects that involve a set of Porsche models. The role necessitates strong coordination skills and staying updated with the latest technology in test automation. In this position, the Senior Test Automation Engineer will analyze requirement documents, conceive, implement, and maintain test cases using automation tools. They will be responsible for integrating new test devices and testing technologies, setting up the test automation execution environment, and providing training for test engineers. The role also involves planning, coordinating, and executing test runs while tracking project targets, evaluating and documenting test results, and providing feedback to the involved development departments. Additionally, the engineer will assist in analyzing defect images, support test management activities, and align with test managers regarding development milestones and team performance. The Senior Test Automation Engineer will prepare and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure test automation activities and escalate critical blockers and issues to test managers and line managers. They will also support new team members and suppliers during the onboarding process, working closely with international test automation teams to share project information and enhance process improvements. Maintaining records of test activities in systems like Atlassian Jira and Confluence and providing monthly reports to test managers is also a key responsibility of this role.