Hardware Test Enginer

Actalent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in Ottawa to develop and execute test programs for next‑generation vision system sensors designed for high reliability in harsh environments.

You will set up lab equipment, test PCBs and assemblies, document results, and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to verify design requirements and drive reliable performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware testing experience including DVT, ATP, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing.
• Experience with analog and digital/mixed-signal circuitry.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test programs for vision system sensors.
• Set up lab equipment and perform hardware testing on PCBs and assemblies.
• Document results, reports and design documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems teams to resolve issues.
• Perform design verification and validation testing to confirm requirements.

Skills

Hardware testing

DVT/ATP

EMI/EMC

Debugging

PCB testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will develop and execute test programs for next-generation vision systems and sensors designed for high-reliability and harsh environments. You will ensure electronic hardware meets design and performance requirements through hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, debugging, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of vision system sensor products.


• Develop test plans and procedures to verify electronic hardware against design requirements.


• Set up and operate lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.


• Test electronic hardware, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic assemblies, and components.


• Perform design verification and validation testing to confirm hardware meets requirements.


• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues, investigate failures, and identify root causes.


• Perform and document hardware reliability and performance analyses, including Derating Analysis, FMECA, and Worst-Case Analysis.


• Document test results and prepare test reports and design documentation.


• Collaborate with hardware, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.


• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years' experience in hardware testing, including Design Verification Testing (DVT), Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), Functional Testing, EMI/EMC, and Environmental Testing.


• Experience with analog and digital/mixed-signal circuitry.


• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.


• Proficiency in board-level and systems-level testing.


• Knowledge of design experience for the military or space industries.


• Familiarity with radiation analysis and EEE-INST-002.


• Design for EMI/EMC compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.


• Capable of working under pressure to meet time-critical deadlines and ensure reliable designs.


• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and initiative.


• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks.


• Willingness to learn and adapt.


• Strong documentation skills.


• Familiarity with formal configuration control methods.

Work Environment

The work environment involves 4 days on‑site with the possibility of working from home on Fridays. The team consists of 10 members and involves lab work. You will have the opportunity to work on an interesting project developing a vision system for a lunar rover. This role offers a strong chance of long‑term employment and potential for extension or conversion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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