Hardware Test Engineer

Test Support Engineer (Electrical/Electronics)

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Test Support Engineer to support electronic test equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting automated test systems, supporting hardware validation, PCB-level debugging, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure reliable product testing.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with 2-5 years of experience in electronics, hardware support, manufacturing, or test engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support new and legacy electronic test equipment.

• Diagnose issues related to cabling, hardware configurations, and communication interfaces.

• Support the build and setup of electrical test equipment, including basic mechanical assembly.

• Execute test programs, analyze failures, and identify preliminary root causes.

• Perform PCB-level debugging and firmware updates.

• Work with relay boards, interface boards, mux/demux circuits, buffers, and other test hardware.

• Conduct ICT (In-Circuit Testing) and FCT (Functional Circuit Testing).

• Troubleshoot communication interfaces including RS232, RS485, USB, and Ethernet.

• Ensure reliable communication between test systems, PCs, and connected devices.

• Support component obsolescence by identifying suitable replacement components.

• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware-related issues.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to resolve test-related issues.

• Document troubleshooting activities and support continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience supporting electronic test equipment, manufacturing, or hardware validation.

• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals.

• Experience with PCB-level debugging and hardware troubleshooting.

• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test instruments.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Knowledge of RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi communication interfaces.

• Basic soldering experience (through-hole, connectors, limited SMD).

• Basic understanding of mechanical assembly and computer software operation.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test systems.

• Exposure to C# or LabVIEW (preferred but not required).

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or production test environments.

• Knowledge of firmware loading and hardware validation.

Preferred Skills

• Hardware Debugging

• PCB Troubleshooting

• Test Equipment Support

• Electronics Testing

• ICT/FCT Testing

• Oscilloscope

• Multimeter

• RS232

• RS485

• USB

• Ethernet

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• PCB Validation

• Manufacturing Test

• Soldering

• Electrical Schematics