Entry Level Staff Automation Engineer Jobs
New grad staff automation engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work demonstrating scripting, test frameworks, or CI/CD pipelines can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, Omnicell, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Role: Python Test Automation Engineer - OTA Validation
Location: Dearborn, MI – Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
Required:
- BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
- Good Experience in OTA SW Upgrade / Downgrade
- Experience in creating Software updates and deploy Over-the-air (OTA)
- Experience in ECU Flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates)
- Experience Performing Stress, functional, feature & Core hotfix Testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs.
- Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules
- Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
- Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
- Test Automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
- Good Experience in HIL Validation Platforms like DSPACE, In Vehicle Automation Testing, experience in Testing Tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
- Good Experience / Knowledge working on Issue management, Defect Management and Version Management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
- Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues.
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality.
- Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, Mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
- Good Knowledge of UDS Protocol, Validating Diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN Protocols etc.
- Knowledge of CAN Flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
- Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL Scripting etc. would be added advantage
- Should be able to support DevOps Team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same
Email: roopesh@lorventech.com
Role: Python Test Automation Engineer - OTA Validation
Location: Dearborn, MI – Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
Required:
- BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
- Good Experience in OTA SW Upgrade / Downgrade
- Experience in creating Software updates and deploy Over-the-air (OTA)
- Experience in ECU Flashing, performing software updates via OTA, wire flashing and/or USB in a vehicle (fleet updates)
- Experience Performing Stress, functional, feature & Core hotfix Testing for various modules in targeted time frame and runs.
- Validation experience in over-the-air updates for components 3G/4G TCUs, NAVI, HMI Modules
- Creating test strategies, plans, and execute cycles using Jira
- Capture the MLT logs and identify the root cause of the OTA issues
- Test Automation using Python, C#, ECU Test etc.
- Good Experience in HIL Validation Platforms like DSPACE, In Vehicle Automation Testing, experience in Testing Tools like Vector CANOE, CANALYZER etc.
- Good Experience / Knowledge working on Issue management, Defect Management and Version Management tools like JIRA, Github, SVN etc.
- Effectively collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to address and resolve open issues.
- Coordinate with Product Owners and Feature Owners to clearly understand business requirements and feature functionality.
- Conduct defect status and review meetings with stakeholders, including cloud, Mobile app, TCU, BCM, and suppliers
- Good Knowledge of UDS Protocol, Validating Diag over CAN, DOIP, CAN, LIN Protocols etc.
- Knowledge of CAN Flash by using DET tool and analyze logs by using CANoe/CANalyzer tool and recover (partial-brick) modules in-vehicle using various DET methods
- Knowledge of ECU Test, CAPL Scripting etc. would be added advantage
- Should be able to support DevOps Team in developing scripts for CI/CD using Python and validating the same
Email: roopesh@lorventech.com
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Entry Level Staff Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level staff automation engineer job?
Entry level staff automation engineer roles reward candidates who can show hands-on work, even from coursework or personal projects. Employers at this level look for familiarity with at least one scripting language like Python, experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Pytest, and exposure to version control through Git. A GitHub portfolio with real automation scripts, a relevant internship, or a capstone project that automates a repeatable task can give you a clear edge over candidates who only list coursework.
Which companies hire entry level staff automation engineers?
Companies hiring entry level staff automation engineers right now include Jobot, Omnicell, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including technology firms, manufacturers adopting automated testing pipelines, and enterprises modernizing their quality assurance or DevOps processes.
Are there remote entry level staff automation engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this level because many employers prefer new engineers to ramp up in person. About 20% of entry level staff automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search is the fastest way to surface those options alongside on-site postings.
Are these new grad staff automation engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior staff automation engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly mentions training programs and mentorship. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduate,' or 'no prior professional experience required' in the job description to confirm the role suits someone early in their career.
Which industries hire the most entry level staff automation engineers?
Entry Level staff automation engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they rely on automated testing, continuous integration, and quality assurance pipelines that need engineers who can build and maintain scripts even without deep senior experience.