Hardware Test Engineer

Airswift; Wien; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Luxembourg is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to lead functional and environmental testing for automotive electronics and e-mobility hardware. The role emphasizes test automation, debugging and rigorous problem solving in a technically advanced environment.

You will develop test setups, execute manual tests on hardware benches, track results, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams. A Master’s degree with HV qualification and 5+ years’ experience are required; fluent English is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Required).
• DGUV 200-006 Level 2 & 3 High-Voltage qualification (Required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive electronics or e-mobility hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop product functional test plans for compliance testing.
• Develop hardware test setups and improve test bench capability.
• Perform manual functional testing of products on a hardware bench.
• Contribute to the automation of hardware tests.
• Define and validate new test software functions.
• Track test progress and report on results.
• Manage and resolve hardware defects.
• Provide technical support for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility validation activities.
• Support manufacturing teams in setting up production changes.
• Analyse customer issues and internal issue tickets, reproduce faults where possible, and coordinate resolution.

Skills

Embedded hardware

Analog electronics

Problem solving

Independence

Communication skills

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

DGUV 200-006 Level 2 & 3 HV qualification

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer Duration: 6 months Schedule: Full time Location: Luxembourg

This opportunity sits within a global engineering, technology and consulting business with more than 50 years of experience across complex product development, manufacturing process optimisation and information systems quality. The role supports innovative automotive electronics and e-mobility hardware, with a strong focus on functional hardware testing, compliance testing, test automation and technical problem-solving. This position offers the chance to contribute to high-value product validation and cross-functional issue resolution in a technically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product functional test plans for compliance testing.
• Develop hardware test setups and improve test bench capability.
• Perform manual functional testing of products on a hardware bench.
• Contribute to the automation of hardware tests.
• Define and validate new test software functions.
• Track test progress and report on results.
• Manage and resolve hardware defects.
• Provide technical support for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility validation activities.
• Support manufacturing teams in setting up production changes.
• Analyse customer issues and internal issue tickets, reproduce faults where possible, and coordinate resolution.

Required Education & Certifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field (Required)
• DGUV 200-006 Level 2 & 3 High-Voltage qualification, or equivalent (Required)

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive electronics or e-mobility hardware.

Required Skills

• Strong foundation in embedded hardware systems and analog electronics.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve shared objectives.
• Clear and confident communication, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.
• Positive, cooperative and team-oriented approach that supports effective collaboration.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• German language skills are advantageous.
• French language skills are advantageous.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, technology, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.