Hardware Test Reliability Engineer
Core
Develop and execute product verification, validation, and reliability test plans for smart metering, communications, and IoT hardware to ensure real-world performance and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Hardware Test & Reliability Engineer
Builds
Smart metering, communications, and IoT infrastructure solutions for utilities and communities
Domain
Water technology, smart infrastructure, IoT, RF communications
Required skills
Hardware testing, product validation, reliability engineering, environmental testing, mechanical testing, electrical testing, RF characterization, DFMEA, root cause analysis, test automation, statistical analysis
Preferred skills
Embedded electronics, PCB assemblies, smart devices, IoT products, RF testing, accelerated life testing, test automation scripting, utility metering technologies, EMC/EMI testing, MIL-STD/IEC/UL standards, oscilloscope/spectrum analyzer usage, C#/C++/Java programming
Technologies
Minitab, ReliaSoft, JMP, C#, C++, Java, environmental chambers, DAQ systems, ESD/surge test equipment
Responsibilities
Design and build test systems/fixtures for hardware components and assemblies; Perform environmental (temp/humidity/vibration/shock/drop/salt fog/dust/rain) and mechanical testing; Conduct electrical and performance testing on AC/DC products; Perform RF characterization and validation; Evaluate product reliability and predict life; Support compliance testing to North American and international standards; Participate in DFMEA activities; Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and recommend corrective actions; Partner with third-party certification labs; Serve as Voice of the Customer; Support continuous improvement via Six Sigma.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
