Entry-Level Embedded Hardware Test Engineer

SARACA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

SARACA in St Paul, MN is seeking an Entry-Level Embedded Hardware Test Engineer for a contract, on-site role. You will support hardware test activities for embedded systems, execute test plans, set up test fixtures, and capture precise data.

You'll work closely with senior engineers to debug issues, reproduce defects, verify fixes, and help maintain lab equipment while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Electronics, embedded systems, or hardware testing experience from an internship, academic project, lab, or research is a plus.
• Able to execute test plans, set up test fixtures, and record precise results.
• Document findings clearly and maintain lab equipment per safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware test activities for embedded systems in a contract, on-site role.
• Set up and operate test equipment including oscilloscopes and meters.
• Capture and report test data, results, and reproducible defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and documentation.

Skills

Analog and digital electronics basics

Electrical schematics

Embedded hardware / MCU knowledge

Sensor interfaces

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Role Description This Entry-Level Embedded Hardware Test Engineer role is a contract, on-site position based in St Paul, MN. The engineer will support hardware test activities for embedded systems, including executing test plans, setting up and operating test equipment, and capturing precise test data and results. Daily responsibilities include assisting in test fixture setup, running functional and performance tests, and documenting findings in clear reports. The role involves working closely with senior engineers to debug hardware issues, reproduce defects, and verify fixes. The engineer will also help maintain lab equipment, adhere to safety and quality procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of test methods and documentation.

Key Skills:

• Analog and digital electronics fundamentals
• Electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and logic analyzers
• Basic embedded hardware and microcontroller knowledge
• Sensor interfaces and power electronics
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Technical documentation and attention to detail

Internship, academic project, laboratory, or research experience involving electronics, embedded systems, or hardware testing is a plus.