Test Engineer - Automated Systems (f/m/d)

About this role

At Instagrid, you are part of the clean-tech revolution by bringing pure energy into your region, helping professional workers transitioning away from combustion generators and making it possible for them to experience a safe, efficient, clean and silent energy solution. Your mission As a Test Engineer – Automated Systems, you will work hand in hand with our Electronics Hardware and Embedded Software teams to prove that our devices perform, in the lab and on the job site.

You will build the test benches, HiL setups, and automated frameworks that uncover issues early and make sure every product we ship is safe, reliable, and ready for real-world use. Your impact Develop and improve our in-house automated test framework and test infrastructure. Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for embedded products and system functions. Work with test software written in Python, C#, and C++, and contribute to its architecture and maintainability.

Extend and improve hardware-coupled test setups, including HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems, measurement equipment, control interfaces, and test benches. Analyze test results and failures across software, firmware, electronics, and test hardware. Support traceability from requirements to test cases, verification results, and validation evidence. Collaborate closely with firmware, electronics, product, and quality teams to improve test methods, coverage, and reliability.

Help shape test processes that scale from development testing to release validation and production-oriented testing. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, embedded systems, or a comparable field Solid understanding of electrical engineering and embedded systems Programming experience in Python, C#, or C++; experience with more than one is a strong plus Experience with automated testing, test frameworks, lab equipment, HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups, or hardware-related test environments Ability to debug complex issues across software, firmware, hardware, and test infrastructure A structured, thorough, and quality-oriented way of working Hands-on mentality and willingness to work directly with devices, test benches, and measurement setups Good communication skills in English Qualification as Elektrofachkraft (EFK), or willingness to develop further in this area, is an advantage Experience in power electronics, battery systems, mobile energy systems, or safety-relevant products is an advantage Familiarity with requirements-based testing, V-model development, verification, or validation is an advantage Your benefits 30 vacation days plus 5 special leave days and 5 baby leave days Flexible working hours Full coverage of your Deutschlandticket Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership Discounts on sustainable online shops The opportunity to work in a company at the forefront of innovation This is Instagrid Pure instant power.