Hardware Test Engineer

Envision Technology Solutions; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Familiar with Linux OS

Modify test scripts

Lead DV/FA and test strategy

Job summary

Envision Technology Solutions seeks an experienced hardware specialist in Mountain View to lead validation, debugging, and manufacturing test activities for complex systems. You will own hands-on testing, data analysis, and result reporting while coordinating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires deep system-level understanding and exceptional communication skills to deliver clear test plans, results, and recommendations across multiple hardware domains.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum experience with hardware bring-up, design validation, manufacturing, and troubleshooting.
• Deep overall understanding of computer systems: electrical, functional, logical, software, mechanical, thermal etc.
• Experience applying hardware evaluation methodologies (lab measurements, data analysis, infrastructure setup and maintenance, etc)
• Strong Program Mgmt skills; Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group with minimal supervision, ensuring that each provides thorough test plans and executes in a timely fashion
• Hands-on (HW assembly, test infrastructure setup, electrical/functional test execution, root cause analysis)
• Proficient in operating test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, DC power supplies, etc.
• Natural problem-solver, self learner (I don't know but I will find out)
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (ex: first level analysis of test results and generate summaries, visualizations, conclusions, reports)

Skills

Hardware bring-up

Systems understanding

Hardware evaluation methodologies

Program management

Hands-on hardware assembly

Test equipment operation

Problem solving

Documentation & communication

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

DC Power supplies

Job description

Mountain View, CA | 10 - 12 years of experience

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 10 years minimum experience with hardware bring-up, design validation, manufacturing, and troubleshooting
• Deep overall understanding of computer systems: electrical, functional, logical, software, mechanical, thermal etc.
• Experience applying hardware evaluation methodologies (lab measurements, data analysis, infrastructure setup and maintenance, etc)
• Strong Program Mgmt skills; Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group with minimal supervision, ensuring that each provides thorough test plans and executes in a timely fashion
• Hands-on (HW assembly, test infrastructure setup, electrical/functional test execution, root cause analysis)
• Proficient in operating test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, DC power supplies, etc.
• Natural problem-solver, self learner (I don't know but I will find out)
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (ex: first level analysis of test results and generate summaries, visualizations, conclusions, reports)

Bonus:

• Familiar with Linux OS
• Ability to make minor modifications to test scripts
• Lead Design Verification (DV): Drive the creation, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test plans across multiple hardware domains (e.g., SI/PI, RF, Antenna, Thermal, Reliability, and Compliance).
• Manage Failure Analysis (FA): Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for all hardware failure analysis activities across the product lifecycle (DV, Manufacturing, Reliability, Field, etc.).
• Drive Manufacturing Test Strategy: Develop, plan, and oversee manufacturing hardware test strategies, including FP/ICT, BFT, and Run-in
• Oversee Lab Operations: Manage hardware lab environments, including hardware allocation, tracking, configuration, setup, and rework processes.
• Cross-Functional Testing Support: Provide hands-on support for ongoing Electrical, Functional, RF, Radar, Reliability, Thermal testing initiatives.
• Support Manufacturing Builds: Ensure successful manufacturing builds by managing materials readiness, providing training, and resolving production FA issues.
• Lead Hardware Sustaining Efforts: Drive post-launch hardware quality improvements, manage field quality FA, coordinate End-of-Life (EoL) responses, and lead PRQ initiatives.
• [Optional] Develop HW Test Tools: Create, optimize, and maintain hardware test scripts and automation tools