Test Engineer I

Ultimate Staffing is seeking Test Engineers to join a client in Plano, TX. These are entry‑level roles providing a great opportunity to launch a hardware engineering career. The positions are temp‑to‑hire.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm swing shift, 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, test jigs, and automated test programs for electronic products.
• Evaluate, validate, and verify engineering design changes and manufacturing process modifications.
• Plan, assess, validate, and track Design for Testability (DFT) requirements for new product introductions.
• Analyze issues identified during prototype builds, pilot runs, and mass production, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the installation, qualification, and maintenance of engineering and production test equipment, including burn‑in systems.
• Verify and approve test specifications, test procedures, and test engineering requirements.
• Execute product verification activities and prepare comprehensive test plans, test reports, and validation documentation.
• Review and confirm printed wiring board (PWB) test points to ensure adequate test coverage.
• Analyze customer RFQs and develop appropriate test strategies and methodologies for new products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management—to improve product performance and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field; OR Associate degree in Electronics or a related discipline with equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Test Engineering or related role.
• Experience developing test programs and validating test specifications and test engineering requirements.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, digital circuitry, and electronic test equipment.
• Proficiency with circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and bench‑level test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layouts, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, test plans, and engineering reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Design for Testability (DFT) principles and production test methodologies.
• Knowledge of automated test systems, fixture development, and burn‑in processes.
• Experience troubleshooting products throughout prototype, pilot, and production phases.