Hardware Test Technician

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to support the NPI Pilot Line team. This role bridges design engineering and manufacturing for EV/DV validation across hardware, software, and mechanical teams in San Jose. Requires 2+ years of hardware test experience, PCB troubleshooting, oscilloscope use, and ability to read schematics. Onsite 5 days/week; rework/soldering experience a plus. Insight Global is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware test technician, electronics technician, or related experience.
• Strong PCBA troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to identify board-level failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs (equipment is approximately 38 lbs).
• Able to work onsite 5 days/week in San Jose; rework and soldering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the NPI Pilot Line team, bridging design engineering and high-volume manufacturing.
• Assist in EV/DV validation efforts across hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
• Document test results and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Hardware test

PCBA troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Cross-functional communication

Root cause analysis

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to support the NPI (New Product Introduction) Pilot Line team. This group serves as the bridge between design engineering and high-volume manufacturing, supporting EV/DV validation efforts across hardware, software, and mechanical teams.

Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years of hardware test technician, electronics technician, or related experience
• Strong PCBA troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to identify board-level failures and perform root cause analysis
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret basic schematics
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs (equipment is approximately 38 lbs)
• Able to work onsite 5 days/week in San JoseRework and soldering experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].