During May 2025, Frederik Rasmussen developed an automated test script for the NQCP/NQCP-Phot-Git-Drivers repository, focusing on hardware validation for the Andor spectrograph. Using Python, he engineered a workflow that initializes the spectrograph and camera, configures operational parameters such as temperature and exposure, performs data acquisition, and saves results as calibrated SIF files. The script incorporates robust resource cleanup to ensure repeatable, reliable tests, reducing manual intervention in quality assurance. Frederik’s work demonstrates practical application of data acquisition, file handling, and hardware integration skills, establishing a foundation for automated spectroscopy hardware testing within the photonics toolkit’s development process.