Hardware Test Engineer

LEDGENT
Berkeley, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$97,760.0 - $108,160.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Bash Shell C Sharp (Programming Language) Command-Line Interface Code Coverage Communications Protocols Computer Engineering Firmware Python (Programming Language) Software Testing Automation Framework Technical Data Management Systems Test Data
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Hardware Testing Information Technology

Job description

  • Assume ownership of existing Bed-of-Nails (BON) test systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation.
  • Develop, execute, and support hardware test procedures for prototype and production products.
  • Design, modify, and maintain automated test applications using C#.
  • Perform board-level and system-level functional testing and validation.
  • Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to diagnose product issues.
  • Support manufacturing test operations and improve test coverage, yield, and efficiency.
  • Maintain test documentation, procedures, and records.
  • Assist with test fixture development, calibration, and maintenance.
  • Analyze test data and provide reporting to engineering and management teams.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or manufacturing test engineering.
  • Experience developing or supporting automated test systems using C#.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving electronic hardware and test equipment.
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and laboratory equipment.
  • Understanding of electronics fundamentals and circuit operation.
  • Ability to read schematics, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills., * Experience with Bed-of-Nails (BON) testing environments and production test fixtures.
  • Working knowledge of Linux and command-line tools.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or high-volume production environments.
  • Familiarity with Python or Bash scripting.
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and data collection systems.
  • Exposure to embedded systems, firmware testing, or device communications protocols.

Benefits & conditions

$47 - $52 an hour - Full-time, Contract

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