Hardware Test Engineer

TSMG Holding; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding is seeking a detailed-oriented Hardware Test Engineer in Emeryville, California to support product manufacturing and testing. The role demands expertise in hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, and the ability to work in various environments including labs and field locations.

The ideal candidate should have strong electrical theory knowledge, experience debugging electronics, and proficiency with lab equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes. Key responsibilities include providing support for engineering teams, analyzing field failures, and documenting findings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hardware diagnostics, repair, or technical support.
• Strong grasp of electrical theory and troubleshooting.
• Experience debugging electronics at board/system level.
• Proficiency with lab tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across engineering and non-technical teams.
• Triage and debug hardware issues at system, sub-system, and component levels.
• Analyze field failures and identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot PCBA, SMT, and ICs.
• Execute test plans, perform repairs, and document findings.

Skills

Hardware diagnostics

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Lab tools proficiency

Reading schematics

Prototype assembly

Communication

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Python

LabView

Linux command line

Job description

Our client is looking for a hands‑on, detailed‑oriented Hardware Test Engineer to support product manufacturing and testing. This role involves setup, testing, and troubleshooting hardware down to the subsystem level requiring strong electronics knowledge and flexibility to work in labs, test facilities, and field locations.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hardware diagnostics, repair, or technical support
• Strong grasp of electrical theory and troubleshooting
• Experience debugging electronics at board/system level
• Proficiency with lab tools (multimeters and oscilloscopes)
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical CAD drawings
• Ability to assemble prototype systems and cable harnesses from drawings
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across engineering and non-technical teams
• Triage and debug hardware issues at system, sub‑system, and component levels
• Analyze field failures and identify root causes
• Troubleshoot PCBA, SMT, and ICs
• Execute test plans, perform repairs, and document findings

Good to have

• Soldering and hot air rework proficiency
• Familiarity with Python or LabView scripting
• Experience with Linux command line

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