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# Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Tata Consultancy Services Limited
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Data Analysis, Linux, Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18776449/Hardware-Test-Engineer-California-Mountain-View

## About the Role

* 10 years minimum experience with hardware bring-up, design validation, manufacturing, and troubleshooting
 * Deep overall understanding of computer systems: electrical, functional, logical, software, mechanical, thermal etc.
 * Experience applying hardware evaluation methodologies (lab measurements, data analysis, infrastructure setup and maintenance, etc)
 * Strong Program Mgmt skills; Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group with minimal supervision, ensuring that each provides thorough test plans and executes in a timely fashion
 * Hands-on (HW assembly, test infrastructure setup, electrical/functional test execution, root cause analysis)
 * Proficient in operating test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, DC power supplies, etc.
 * Natural problem-solver, self learner (I don't know but I will find out)
 * Excellent communication and documentation skills (ex: first level analysis of test results and generate summaries, visualizations, conclusions, reports)
Bonus:

 * Familiar with Linux OS
 * Ability to make minor modifications to test scripts
 * Automotive test experience
 * RF test experience

## Description

* Lead Design Verification (DV): Drive the creation, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test plans across multiple hardware domains (e.g., SI/PI, RF, Antenna, Thermal, Reliability, and Compliance).
 * Manage Failure Analysis (FA): Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for all hardware failure analysis activities across the product lifecycle (DV, Manufacturing, Reliability, Field, etc.).
 * Drive Manufacturing Test Strategy: Develop, plan, and oversee manufacturing hardware test strategies, including FP/ICT, BFT, and Run-in
 * Oversee Lab Operations: Manage hardware lab environments, including hardware allocation, tracking, configuration, setup, and rework processes.
 * Cross-Functional Testing Support: Provide hands-on support for ongoing Electrical, Functional, RF, Radar, Reliability, Thermal testing initiatives.
 * Support Manufacturing Builds: Ensure successful manufacturing builds by managing materials readiness, providing training, and resolving production FA issues.
 * Lead Hardware Sustaining Efforts: Drive post-launch hardware quality improvements, manage field quality FA, coordinate End-of-Life (EoL) responses, and lead PRQ initiatives.
 * [Optional] Develop HW Test Tools: Create, optimize, and maintain hardware test scripts and automation tools