Hardware Test Engineer
Core
Hands-on hardware test engineer supporting product manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting down to the subsystem level.
Role type
Hardware Test Engineer
Builds
Hardware products and systems
Domain
Electronics and hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical theory, hardware diagnostics, board/system level debugging, lab tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes), schematic reading, mechanical CAD interpretation, prototype assembly, cable harness assembly
Preferred skills
soldering, hot air rework, Python scripting, LabView scripting, Linux command line
Responsibilities
Triage and debug hardware issues at system, sub-system, and component levels; analyze field failures and identify root causes; troubleshoot PCBA, SMT, and IC issues; execute test plans, perform repairs, and document findings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC