Hardware Test Engineer
Ledgent Technology · California, United States · 3 days ago
On-siteEngineering$47–$52/hrContract
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Aid in 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.