Embedded Hardware Test Engineer – Automation & Validation

Ralliant

Village of Fairport (NY)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 124,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer with test automation expertise to validate embedded systems across the product lifecycle. You will design comprehensive test strategies, analyze data, and document results to support new products, reliability, and quality improvements for industrial applications.

You will collaborate with design engineering, firmware teams, and project management to ensure robust, compliant products.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of related experience is required.
Strong experience in hardware and embedded system testing, including interaction with firmware and software.
Proven experience with test automation, including scripting languages such as Python (or equivalent).
Hands‑on experience designing and qualifying test fixtures and automated test setups.
Proficiency with test instrumentation, including temperature, flow, and pressure sensors; low‑voltage analog/digital systems; oscilloscopes, generators; environmental test equipment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, execute, and document formal test plans, procedures, and reports for embedded hardware and systems.
Develop and maintain automated test solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
Perform electrical, firmware/software, mechanical, environmental, and system-level testing.
Set up and operate laboratory and environmental test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, and environmental chambers.
Design, build, and qualify test fixtures and test setups during development and validation phases.
Lead RCCA investigations; track issues and corrective actions using defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
Verify that all products meet defined acceptance criteria and product specifications.
Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and propose alternative solutions or workarounds.
Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing with third‑party laboratories (UL, CSA, TÜV, etc.).
Ensure all test activities, results, and known issues are documented and compliant with internal quality processes.
Provide clear, actionable feedback to design teams to drive continuous improvement and product robustness.