Hardware Test Engineer

HCLTech; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in San Diego is seeking a hardware test engineer to design and implement complex test solutions for Apple products from prototype to mass production. You will work with system design and diagnostics teams to learn the architecture and propose tests for functionality and performance.

The role requires hands-on design and debugging of test fixtures, and coordination with contract manufacturers to ensure readiness for manufacturing tests.

Qualifications

• B.S. EE with 3+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures.
• Experience in schematic & PCB layout using Allegro or similar CAD tool.
• Ability to design and debug complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts.

Responsibilities

• Test fixture hardware design and integration with test instruments for Apple products from prototype to mass production.
• Collaborate with system design and diagnostics teams to learn architecture and propose tests for functionality and performance.
• Be the technical expert for designing, understanding, presenting and debugging test processes of Apple products.
• Act as liaison with contract manufacturers to validate test station hardware and software for manufacturing testing.
• Document tests and develop/execute product test plans, specifying test stations and diagnostics, and implementing test process control and data collection.

Skills

Analog & digital HW design

Schematic PCB layout

USB3.2/USB-PD/DP/PCIe/I2C/SPI

Technical communication

Bed-of-nails fixture

Data analysis (CPK/GRR)

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. EE

Tools

Allegro CAD

Job description

Job Summary

To play a pivotal role in designing and implementing complex technical solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test fixture hardware design and integration with test instruments, implementation of product testing on new Apple products from prototype to mass production
• Work closely with the system design and diagnostics teams early in the product development lifecycle to learn the system architecture and provide suggested test for functionality and performance.
• Be the technical expert for designing, understanding, presenting, communicating and debugging, the system testing and testing processes of Apple product
• Act as a key liaison between our organization and the Contract Manufacturers to ensure that our test station hardware and software is validated and ready for manufacturing testing
• Documentation of tests and developing/executing product test plans, specifying test stations and diagnostics for testing product features, and implementing test process control and parametric data collection.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. EE (or similar) with 3+ years of experience
• Good understanding analog, digital, and power electronics hardware architectures and design
• Experience in schematic & PCB layout design using Allegro or a similar CAD tool
• Ability to design and debug complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts and propose clear, relevant experiments.
• Working knowledge of USB 3.2, USB-PD, Display Port, PCIe, I2C, SPI technologies and protocols, and design
• Good oral & written communication skills - be able to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely to various cross functional teams and leadership.
• Nice to have - Prior experience with bed of nails test fixture and designing custom test Instruments
• Prior experience of performing parametric data statistical analysis (CPK, GRR etc)
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up-to 20% of the time; estimated 8-10 days per trip

Additional Key Responsibilities

1. To design and architect large-scale solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
2. To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery risks are mitigated.
3. To continuously upskill with cutting-edge tech to deliver high-quality, future-proof solutions meeting client expectations and industry standards.
4. To leverage domain/tech expertise to gather client needs, deliver solutions, and craft a technology strategy aligned with business goals.

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