Associate Hardware Test Engineering

gea; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

gea in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to verify and validate electronic and electro‑mechanical products used in digital agriculture solutions. You will collaborate with electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high product quality.

The role involves creating test plans, automating test benches, conducting environmental and reliability tests, performing failure analyses, and contributing to continuous testing process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Proven hardware testing and validation experience for electronic products.
• Hands‑on expertise with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, Robot Framework).
• Knowledge of environmental, durability, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with electronic components, schematics, and debugging at component level.
• Experience in documenting test plans, cases, and calibration records.
• Awareness of CE, EMC, ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test plans and acceptance criteria for electronic devices and systems.
• Design automated test benches and lab automation for data acquisition and measurement control.
• Plan and execute functional, environmental, and reliability testing and document results.
• Perform hardware debugging and failure analysis using diagnostic tools.
• Define test coverage strategies, pass/fail criteria, and validation methodologies.
• Prepare detailed test documentation with traceability of records.
• Integrate hardware validation with firmware and software testing.
• Maintain calibration and laboratory infrastructure; coordinate with external test providers.
• Analyze test data, generate KPIs, and drive process improvements.
• Provide troubleshooting support to quality, service, and project teams.

Skills

Test planning

Automation testing

Python scripting

LabVIEW

Robot Framework

Data acquisition

Oscilloscopes

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Robot Framework

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for verification and validation of electronic and electro-mechanical products used in digital agriculture solutions. The role supports the complete product lifecycle from development and system integration to product release and maintenance ensuring hardware solutions meet reliability, robustness, and quality standards. The position works closely with electronics, firmware, and software teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and continuous improvement of testing processes.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria for electronic devices, modules, motors, and complete systems.
• Design and establish automated test benches and lab automation systems, including development of test software for data acquisition and measurement control.
• Plan and execute functional, environmental, and reliability testing activities, document and track results in a structured manner.
• Perform failure analysis and hardware debugging using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal imaging, and power analysis equipment, and drive corrective actions.
• Define appropriate test coverage strategies, pass/fail criteria, and validation methodologies for both prototype and serial production products.
• Prepare and maintain detailed test documentation including test plans, test cases, reports, and measurement protocols, ensuring full traceability of records.
• Integrate hardware validation activities with firmware and software testing to ensure complete system-level verification.
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage laboratory test equipment and infrastructure, including coordination with external test service providers when required.
• Analyze test data, generate KPIs, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, processes, and overall product quality.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance to quality, service, and project teams during development and post-release phases.
• Participate in project reviews and cross-functional meetings, offering feedback to improve product testability, reliability, and design robustness.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Proven experience in hardware testing, product validation, and automated test system development for electronic products.
• Hands‑on expertise with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes , multimeters , signal generators , and spectrum analyzers .
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python , LabVIEW , Robot Framework , or comparable tools and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of environmental, durability, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, schematics, and component‑level debugging.
• Experience in preparing structured test documentation and maintaining calibration records for test equipment.
• Familiarity with applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CE , EMC , ISO standards ).
• Strong analytical mindset with problem‑solving capability and attention to documentation quality.
• Self‑motivated and proactive working approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes, including international assignments when required.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments and MS Office; experience with SAP/PLM systems advantageous.

We Offer

• A challenging role in an international, technology-driven organization.
• Hands‑on experience with modern test equipment and automated hardware validation systems ensuring reliable product verification.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, service, and digital domains.
• An enthusiastic and motivated team with strong technical expertise.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development