Senior Hardware Engineer (Production Test)

BRT SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Production Test Engineer based in Singapore to develop and maintain production test systems for hardware products. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in hardware production test engineering and a strong background in engineering principles. The role involves collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware production test engineering.
• Strong understanding of Analog/digital circuits and PCB schematics.
• Hands-on experience with automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test plans and systems for new products.
• Collaborate with design engineers to define test requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot hardware failures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Automated test systems

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Production Test Engineer is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining production test systems and strategies to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of hardware products before mass production. This role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams including hardware design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to support efficient production and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop production-level test plans, procedures, and test systems for new product.
• Work with hardware design engineers to understand product functionality and define test requirements and coverage.
• Collaborate with the software team to automate test scripts and hardware interfaces for testing PCBA, system‑level, and final product.
• Evaluate and select appropriate test tools, instruments, and platforms for production use.
• Provide the production test platform and test utility for manufacture test.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware failures in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing.
• Provide test documentation to production and manufacture technicians to ensure test processes are correctly followed.
• Support pilot builds and production ramp‑up.
• Maintain test records and provide detailed reporting of test results.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for test processes, tools, and methodologies.

Knowledge and skill requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware production test engineering or hardware development.
• Strong understanding of Analog/digital circuits, PCB schematics, and signal integrity.
• Hands‑on experience with automated test systems and data acquisition tools.
• Familiarity with production processes, SMT/PCBA processes, and product lifecycle management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of quality and standards (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus.