Hardware Test Engineer: Test Fixtures, Validation & Debugging

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

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.