Hardware Test Engineer

The Hardware Test Engineer designs and executes test solutions for embedded electronic products, working across firmware, electronics hardware, and system validation. This role focuses on hands-on hardware testing, test fixture development, and troubleshooting embedded systems to ensure product functionality, performance, and reliability. Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests for embedded hardware and firmware to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and build test fixtures, validation hardware, and laboratory test setups to support product testing.
• Perform hardware bring-up activities and conduct PCBA debugging to resolve issues at the board and system level.
• Carry out root cause analysis of system-level issues and propose effective corrective actions.
• Create test automation solutions using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand to improve test efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure robust validation.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to measure, analyze, and validate electronic signals and system behavior.
• Review schematics and hardware designs to identify potential issues and recommend improvements for testability and reliability.

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• Strong hands-on experience with hardware testing and electronics validation for embedded products.
• Proficiency in designing test fixtures, validation hardware, or custom test setups for electronic systems.
• Excellent electronics troubleshooting skills, including schematic review and PCBA debugging.
• Ability to use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment effectively.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand.
• Solid understanding of hardware test methodologies and system-level validation practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and USB.
• Experience working with power electronics and battery-powered products.
• Background in motors or other embedded electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including electrical, firmware, and systems engineers., Hardware Test Engineer Actalent

Waukesha, WI*Remote

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Brookfield, WI*On-Site

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, WI. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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