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