Hardware Test Engineer: Advanced Testing & Compliance

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Buffalo, NY seeks a hands-on Hardware Test Engineer to advance testing across new product lines. You will develop procedures, define test requirements with design teams, and drive compliance testing with lab partners, ensuring robust validation of hardware systems and performance.

The role emphasizes analyzing test data, documenting results, and refining tests for manufacturing and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hardware testing, validation, or compliance engineering.
• Strong understanding of hardware systems, including analog/digital circuits and power systems.
• Knowledge of fluid flow and thermal systems.
• Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating technical reports.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document test procedures, analyze data, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Develop test processes and standards for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to define test requirements and ensure testability of new designs.
• Characterize the performance of hardware systems and components through structured testing and analysis.
• Coordinate with external test labs and certification bodies for compliance testing (e.g., EMC, safety, environmental).
• Interpret and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL, FCC, CE) to ensure product compliance.
• Design and implement automated and manual test setups, including custom test fixtures and instrumentation.
• Analyze test data, identify trends or anomalies, and provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams.
• Support production teams by refining test procedures for manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Help identify test equipment needs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes for test failures or field issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized test documentation, including test plans, reports, and change logs.
• Continuously improve test methodologies, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Hardware testing

Compliance standards

Test data analysis

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Schneider Electric in Buffalo, NY seeks a hands-on Hardware Test Engineer to advance testing across new product lines. You will develop procedures, define test requirements with design teams, and drive compliance testing with lab partners, ensuring robust validation of hardware systems and performance.

The role emphasizes analyzing test data, documenting results, and refining tests for manufacturing and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. Travel is required.