Hardware Test Engineer
What You'll Do
- Own PCBA test strategy across EVT/DVT/PVT, ramp, and sustaining
- Define test coverage, limits, logging, and yield metrics
- Design and build ICT, FVT, burn‑in, FATP, and system‑level test fixtures
- Develop scalable Python‑based automated test software
- Deploy tests at contract manufacturers; train teams and drive improvements
- Provide DFT/DFM feedback in design reviews
- Maintain test plans, work instructions, golden unit strategy, and calibration procedures
- Use modern tools (including AI‑assisted workflows) for debug, log triage, and documentation
- Travel to supplier sites for NPI builds and line bring‑up
Requirements
- BS in EE, CE, or related field
- 3+ years industry experience
- Strong Python skills for automation and hardware I/O
- Ability to interpret register maps and use HALs
- ECAD proficiency (Altium, Mentor, Cadence, etc.)
- Hands‑on PCBA test development experience in production environments
- Strong hardware debug skills (scopes, DMMs, logic/protocol analyzers)
- Experience working with contract manufacturers
Nice to Have
- FPGA prototyping or basic RTL familiarity
- C/C++ experience for embedded firmware
- High‑speed digital debug experience (SERDES, clocking, SI/PI)
- SolidWorks experience
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