Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Technician

ManpowerGroup; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer for our client Automotive Electronics / Infotainment & Telematics in Palo Alto, CA. You will perform bench-level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs, set up test benches, document test cases, and report defects.

The role requires hands-on hardware testing expertise, strong electrical fundamentals, and a disciplined approach to test execution and documentation to ensure ECU functionality and timely defect reporting.

Qualifications

• Bench-level PCB/PCBA testing and validation experience.
• Strong oscilloscope usage for signal measurement.
• Board-level debugging and soldering/desoldering of SMD components.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, Ethernet testing and low-level electrical measurements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with correct probe placement.
• Complete test lifecycle ownership from setup to analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs, ensuring proper functionality, quality validation, and issue diagnosis.
• Set up and execute test benches, lab equipment, and validation setups for ECU features.
• Create, execute, and document test cases; analyze results; and report defects with clear, actionable findings.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and log analyzers.
• Support ECU integration activities including flashing and configuration, and assist with regression testing for new releases or updates.

Skills

Bench testing

Oscilloscope usage

Electrical fundamentals

Soldering/desoldering

CAN/LIN/Ethernet testing

Reading schematics

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Log analyzers

Job description

Our client, Automotive Electronics / Infotainment & Telematics is seeking a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer to join their team. As a Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer, you will be part of the ECU Testing group supporting Infotainment / Telematics ECU validation and issue diagnosis . The ideal candidate will bring hands-on bench-level testing experience, strong electrical fundamentals, and a disciplined approach to test execution and documentation—so you can help ensure ECU functionality, quality validation, and timely defect reporting.

Job Title: Hardware/PCBA Bench Testing Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Perform bench level testing of Infotainment and Telematics ECUs, ensuring proper functionality, quality validation, and issue diagnosis in automotive electronics systems.
• Set up and execute test benches, lab equipment, and validation setups for ECU features (audio, connectivity, telematics, UI systems).
• Create, execute, and document test cases; analyze results; and report defects with clear, actionable findings.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and log analyzers.
• Support ECU integration activities including flashing and configuration, and assist with regression testing for new releases or updates.

What's Needed?

• Bench-level PCB/PCBA testing and validation experience, including strong oscilloscope usage (sampling frequency, probes, signal measurement).
• Board-level debugging and troubleshooting skills, including soldering/desoldering experience (SMD components).
• Experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet testing, plus the ability to perform low-level electrical measurements and signal analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, including correct probe placement.
• Complete test lifecycle ownership (setup, execution, analysis, reporting, root cause analysis and corrective action support).

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands-on hardware environment where your bench testing and electrical troubleshooting skills directly impact ECU quality.
• Contribute to functional testing and validation of real ECU features across infotainment and telematics systems.
• Build credibility through end-to-end test ownership, defect reporting, and root cause analysis support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA) to drive issue resolution.
• Join a role with an immediate start and a clear focus on hardware/PCBA bench testing excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.