Hands-on Hardware Test Engineer - Onsite & Flexible Hours

Ferrotec; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Matching

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Travel and Hotel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Sick & Wellness

Volunteer Time

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Engagement & Appreciation

Job summary

Ferrotec in Livermore, CA is seeking a Hands-on Hardware Test Engineer (Hardware) to lead production hardware testing, troubleshoot complex failures, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, test data review, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers.

100% on‑site work in a fast-paced environment is required. Ideal candidate has 4–8 years of hardware test or manufacturing engineering experience and a degree in Electrical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical/electronics/mechatronics or related field.
• 4–8 years of hands-on hardware test/manufacturing engineering in production.
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting, failure analysis, test equipment, and root-cause investigation.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, robotics, or capital equipment is preferred.
• Experience working with customers and suppliers on technical failures and engineering changes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own production hardware testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and test‑related continuous improvement.
• Independently troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and electromechanical failures using schematics and test logs.
• Identify failure mode, location, and root cause; determine corrective actions.
• Analyze test data, logs, and trends; support RCA and CAPA activities.
• Train technicians in standardized troubleshooting and test methods.
• Attend customer, supplier, and internal meetings and track actions to closure.

Skills

Hardware test

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or related

Job description

Ferrotec in Livermore, CA is seeking a Hands-on Hardware Test Engineer (Hardware) to lead production hardware testing, troubleshoot complex failures, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, test data review, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers.

100% on‑site work in a fast-paced environment is required. Ideal candidate has 4–8 years of hardware test or manufacturing engineering experience and a degree in Electrical,