Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise validating embedded systems for utility applications. Collaborating with design and firmware teams for product robustness and compliance.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment, including:
Oscilloscopes, DMMs, function/signal generators
Temperature and environmental chambers
Low-voltage analog and digital measurement equipment
Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third-party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are fully documented and compliant with internal quality and development processes.
Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
Hands-on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
Proficiency with test instrumentation, including:
Temperature, flow, and pressure sensors
Low-voltage analog and digital systems
Oscilloscopes, signal/function generators, and environmental test equipment
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
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