Hardware Test Technician — NPI & EV/DV Validation

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

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.