Test Engineer

EXFO; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 35 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

EXFO is seeking a skilled Test Engineer focusing on hardware testing to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The candidate will conduct field tests, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with various teams to meet standards in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in hardware testing and field testing essential.
• Fluent in English, Finnish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field tests on hardware components and systems.
• Gather and analyze data to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with design and quality assurance teams.

Skills

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Hardware testing tools

Data analysis software

Job description

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Main locations:

Oulu, FI

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Offer number: 5027

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Engineer with a focus on hardware (HW) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and validating hardware components and systems in real-world environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and quality. This role requires occasional travel up to 40% of work time and close co-operation with customers, partners, and the entire product organization.

Job summary:

You will work in close collaboration with the whole Product Organization. You will have the responsibility for conducting field tests on hardware components and systems, gathering and analyzing data, troubleshooting issues, and preparing detailed reports. You will also collaborate with design, development, and quality assurance teams to ensure hardware meets specified requirements and standards.

Your role

More specifically, as a Test Engineer, you will:

• Conduct Field Testing: Perform comprehensive field tests on hardware components and systems to evaluate their performance under various conditions.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data from field tests to identify issues, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware-related issues encountered during field testing.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed reports and documentation of test results, including observations, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, development, and quality assurance teams to ensure hardware meets specified requirements and standards.
• Compliance: Ensure all hardware testing complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to testing methodologies and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support with Product Support and Demo Activities: Provide your support for product support activities and demo activities.

What we’re looking for

Technical skills

• Knowledge of hardware testing tools and equipment, data analysis software, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience in hardware testing, field testing, or a related role.
• Experience with a range of end devices and RF technologies, including 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
• Experience and eye on hardware usability
• Basic understanding of software functionality

Required aptitudes

• Very good interpersonal, teamworking, and collaboration skills as well as capability to work in international business environment.
• Systems thinking.
• Open minded, analytical and results oriented.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant experience: Experience in hardware testing, field testing, or a related role.
• Language requirement: English (fluent in written and spoken) - a must. Finnish - a plus.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Health and wellness programs.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read ourDEI Statement .

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.