About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Medical Device Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This is an entry-level Software/Firmware Test Engineer contract role supporting industrial automation product development in Johnson City, TN. The initial assignment is onsite with an eventual hybrid schedule possible. This position pays $29.00 per hour (W2). The engagement is a contract (initial term one year) with a possibility of conversion to permanent employment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional tests for industrial automation products and firmware.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional team members to analyze requirements and define test cases.
• Evaluate requirement testability and provide actionable feedback.
• Identify potential technical issues or design flaws and report defects clearly.
• Communicate and coordinate test results and issues with developers, support staff, technical writers, project managers, and QA personnel.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industrial automation and motion systems; familiarity with motion controls and I/O is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in C# and a willingness to learn new tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of testing firmware for embedded runtime environments.
• Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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Nice-to-Have (Preferred)

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks or scripting.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, device communication protocols, or test lab tooling.
• Prior exposure to version control (Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour (W2).
• Employment type: Contract (initial one-year contract; conversion to perm possible).
• Note: This role is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C). No visa sponsorship or transfer is provided. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future.

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Work Location

• Johnson City, TN — Onsite at start, transitioning to hybrid as the project allows.

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Additional Notes

• Careertakes is assisting as a third-party recruiter; the hiring decision and employment will be made by our client.
• Applicants will be evaluated on skills, experience, and fit for the role. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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